SAHA
A drug used to treat cutaneous T-cell lymphoma that recurred (came back) or did not get better during or after treatment with other anticancer drugs.
Other uses[edit | edit source]
It is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer.
Mechanism of action[edit | edit source]
SAHA blocks certain enzymes needed for cell division and may kill cancer cells.
Classification[edit | edit source]
It is a type of deacetylase inhibitor.
Other names[edit | edit source]
Also called suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid, vorinostat, and Zolinza.
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