Biochem/physiol Actions
Azelaic acid is a potent inhibitor of 5α-reductase activity. It is a reversible competitive inhibitor of thioredoxin reductase in human melanoma cells.
General description
Azelaic acid (Nonanedioic acid) is a naturally occurring saturated, nonphenolic compound isolated from cultures Pityrosporum ovale. It is a therapeutic agent with well-known antibacterial properties.
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