CHEBI:8427 - probucol

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ChEBI Name probucol
ChEBI ID CHEBI:8427
Definition A dithioketal that is propane-2,2-dithiol in which the hydrogens attached to both sulfur atoms are replaced by 3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl groups. An anticholesteremic drug with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, it is used to treat high levels of cholesterol in blood.
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Chemical Role(s): antioxidant
A substance that opposes oxidation or inhibits reactions brought about by dioxygen or peroxides.
Application(s): anti-inflammatory drug
A substance that reduces or suppresses inflammation.
cardiovascular drug
A drug that affects the rate or intensity of cardiac contraction, blood vessel diameter or blood volume.
antilipemic drug
A substance used to treat hyperlipidemia (an excess of lipids in the blood).
anticholesteremic drug
A substance used to lower plasma cholesterol levels.
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