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Tartrazol Yellow (tartrazine)

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Tartrazol Yellow (generic name: tartrazine) is a tartrazine drug. It is currently in unknown development.

Tartrazine works by binding to and altering the activity of certain proteins in the body.

Tartrazol Yellow, also known as E102, is a synthetic lemon yellow azo dye primarily used as a food coloring. It is also known by other names such as Tartrazine, C.I. 19140, FD&C Yellow 5, and Yellow 5 Lake.

At a glance

Generic nametartrazine
Drug classtartrazine
Therapeutic areaOther
Phaseunknown

Mechanism of action

Think of it like a key fitting into a lock - tartrazine is like the key that changes the way proteins work, which can affect how our bodies respond to different stimuli. However, the exact way it does this is still not fully understood. It's a bit like a puzzle piece that fits into a larger puzzle, but we don't know what the whole picture looks like.

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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Frequently asked questions about Tartrazol Yellow

What is Tartrazol Yellow?

Tartrazol Yellow (tartrazine) is a tartrazine drug.

How does Tartrazol Yellow work?

Tartrazine works by binding to and altering the activity of certain proteins in the body.

What is the generic name of Tartrazol Yellow?

tartrazine is the generic (nonproprietary) name of Tartrazol Yellow.

What drug class is Tartrazol Yellow in?

Tartrazol Yellow belongs to the tartrazine class. See all tartrazine drugs at /class/tartrazine.

What development phase is Tartrazol Yellow in?

Tartrazol Yellow is in unknown.

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