Anticarcinogenic Agents
- Name
- Anticarcinogenic Agents
- Accession Number
- DBCAT000369
- Description
Agents that reduce the frequency or rate of spontaneous or induced tumors independently of the mechanism involved.
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Vitamin A A vitamin important for retinal function that is used clinically to correct vitamin A deficiency. Genistein Currently Genistein is being studied in clinical trials as a treatment for prostate cancer. Resveratrol Being investigated for the treatment of Herpes labialis infections (cold sores). 3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid Not Available Fenretinide Investigated for use/treatment in macular degeneration. Transcrocetinate Investigated for use/treatment in cancer/tumors (unspecified), hemorrhage, hypoxia, respiratory failure, and strokes. Exisulind Investigated for use/treatment in adenomatous polyposis coli, lung cancer, prostate cancer, colon polyps, Barrett's esophagus disease, and pediatric indications. Maxacalcitol Not Annotated Squalamine Investigated for use/treatment in ovarian cancer, lung cancer, and macular degeneration. Lycopene An ingredient found in a variety of supplements and vitamins. 3,3'-diindolylmethane Diindolylmethane has been used in trials studying the prevention and treatment of SLE, Prostate Cancer, Cervical Dysplasia, Stage I Prostate Cancer, and Stage II Prostate Cancer, among others. Zuretinol acetate Zuretinol acetate has been used in trials studying the treatment of Impaired Dark Adaptation, RP (Retinitis Pigmentosa), Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), and LCA (Leber Congenital Amaurosis). Epigallocatechin gallate Epigallocatechin gallate has been investigated for the treatment of Hypertension and Diabetic Nephropathy. Sulforaphane Sulforaphane is under investigation for the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. It is a naturally occurring isothiocyanate found in high concentration in a variety of broccoli. Oltipraz Oltipraz has been used in trials studying the treatment and prevention of Lung Cancer, Liver Fibrosis, Liver Cirrhosis, and Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Phenethyl Isothiocyanate Phenethyl Isothiocyanate has been used in trials studying the prevention and treatment of Leukemia, Lung Cancer, Tobacco Use Disorder, and Lymphoproliferative Disorders. Methylselenocysteine Methylselenocysteine has been used in trials studying the prevention of Prostate Carcinoma and No Evidence of Disease. Indole-3-carbinol Indole 3 Carbinol is under investigation in clinical trial NCT00033345 (Indole-3-Carbinol in Preventing Breast Cancer in Nonsmoking Women Who Are at High Risk For Breast Cancer). Irsogladine Irsogladine is under investigation in clinical trial NCT02581696 (The Drug-drug Interaction and Safety of Lafutidine and Irsogladine Maleate in Healthy Adult Volunteers). Cholesterol sulfate Component of human seminal plasma & spermatozoa. Biochanin A Biochanin A is under investigation in clinical trial NCT02174666 (Isoflavone Treatment for Postmenopausal Osteopenia.). Garlic oil Not Annotated Peretinoin Not Annotated Ecabet For the treatment of reflux oesophagitis and peptic ulcer disease. - Drugs & Drug Targets