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thiabendazole A benzimidazole derivative with anthelminthic property. Although the mechanism of action has not been fully elucidated, thiabendazole inhibits the helminth-specific mitochondrial enzyme fumarate reductase, thereby inhibiting the citric acid cycle, mitochondrial respiration and subsequent production of ATP, ultimately leading to helminth's death. In addition, it has been suggested that thiabendazole may lead to inhibition of microtubule polymerization by binding to beta-tubulin and has an overt ovicidal effect with regard to some trichostrongylids. Check for active clinical trials or closed clinical trials using this agent. (NCI Thesaurus)
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US brand names: | ![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20090115032027im_/http://www.cancer.gov/images/spacer.gif) | Mintezol Thibenzole | | ![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20090115032027im_/http://www.cancer.gov/images/spacer.gif) | Abbreviation: | ![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20090115032027im_/http://www.cancer.gov/images/spacer.gif) | TBZ | | ![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20090115032027im_/http://www.cancer.gov/images/spacer.gif) | Code name: | ![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20090115032027im_/http://www.cancer.gov/images/spacer.gif) | MK-360 | | ![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20090115032027im_/http://www.cancer.gov/images/spacer.gif) |
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