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Cloxyquin (cloxiquine)

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Cloxyquin (generic name: cloxiquine) is a cloxiquine drug. It is currently in unknown development.

Cloxyquin works by binding to and inhibiting the enzyme methionine aminopeptidase 2, which plays a role in protein synthesis.

Cloxyquin is a small molecule. It is also known by several synonyms, including CLOXIQUINA, CLOXIQUINE, and CLOXYQUIN.

At a glance

Generic namecloxiquine
Drug classcloxiquine
TargetMethionine aminopeptidase 1, Methionine aminopeptidase 2, Catechol O-methyltransferase
Therapeutic areaOncology
Phaseunknown

Mechanism of action

Imagine your body's cells are like factories that build proteins. Methionine aminopeptidase 2 is a key tool in this process, helping to add the right building blocks to the protein. Cloxyquin blocks this tool, which can help to slow down or stop the growth of certain cells, such as cancer cells.

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

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Frequently asked questions about Cloxyquin

What is Cloxyquin?

Cloxyquin (cloxiquine) is a cloxiquine drug.

How does Cloxyquin work?

Cloxyquin works by binding to and inhibiting the enzyme methionine aminopeptidase 2, which plays a role in protein synthesis.

What is the generic name of Cloxyquin?

cloxiquine is the generic (nonproprietary) name of Cloxyquin.

What drug class is Cloxyquin in?

Cloxyquin belongs to the cloxiquine class. See all cloxiquine drugs at /class/cloxiquine.

What development phase is Cloxyquin in?

Cloxyquin is in unknown.

What does Cloxyquin target?

Cloxyquin targets Methionine aminopeptidase 1, Methionine aminopeptidase 2, Catechol O-methyltransferase and is a cloxiquine.

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