NCIt related terms : BUTHIONINE SULFOXIMINE, L-; Butanoic acid, 2-amino-4-(S-butylsulfonimidoyl)-;
NCIt definition : A synthetic amino acid. Buthionine sulfoximine irreversibly inhibits gamma-glutamylcysteine
synthase, thereby depleting cells of glutathione, a metabolite that plays a critical
role in protecting cells against oxidative stress, and resulting in free radical-induced
apoptosis. Elevated glutathione levels are associated with tumor cell resistance to
alkylating agents and platinum compounds. By depleting cells of glutathione, this
agent may enhance the in vitro and in vivo cytotoxicities of various chemotherapeutic
agents in drug-resistant tumors. Buthionine sulfoximine may also exhibit antiangiogenesis
activity. (NCI04);
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A drug that may help prevent resistance to some anticancer drugs.;
UNII : EEY8DZS103;
InChIKey : KJQFBVYMGADDTQ-CVSPRKDYSA-N;
CAS number : 83730-53-4;
Chemical formula : C8H18N2O3S;
NSC code : 326231;
Codes from synonyms : 30363; NSC0326231; CDR0000045163;