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tetra-O-methyl NDGA (TEH-truh-OH-MEH-thul ...)

 A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. It blocks proteins needed for cancer growth. It is a type of transcriptional inhibitor. Also called tetra-O-methyl nordihydroguaiaretic acid and EM-1421.

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