tetradecanoylphorbol acetate

Synonyms:
  • phorbol myristate acetate
  • PMA
  • TPA
German: Tetradecanoylphorbolacetat
Japanese: テトラデカノイルホルボールアセタート

Oncology. A phorbol ester found in croton oil of Croton Tiglium (Euphorbiaceae) with very effective tumor promoting activity. In experiments it is used to induce skin tumor in mice.

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