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What is

tetradecanoylphorbol acetate

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Pronunciation: /tetradecanoylphorbol* ˈæsəˌteɪt/

tetradecanoylphorbol acetate

Definition

A phorbol ester with potential antineoplastic effects. Tetradecanoylphorbol acetate (TPA) induces maturation and differentiation of hematopoietic cell lines, including leukemic cells. This agent may induce gene expression and protein kinase C (PKC) activity. In addition to potential antineoplastic effects, TPA may exhibit tumor promoting activity.