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Dichloroacetate

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Definition: An acetic acid derivative that is a metabolite of TRICHLOROETHYLENE and is formed during chlorine disinfection of drinking water. It has effects on GLUCOSE metabolism, lowers LACTATE, and activates the PYRUVATE DEHYDROGENASE COMPLEX.      Other names Sodium Dichloroacetate; Dichloroacetic Acid; Dichloroacetate, Sodium; Dichloroacetate, Potassium; Acid, Dichloroacetic; Acid, Bichloroacetic; Potassium Dichloroacetate; Bichloroacetic Acid
 
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mitaplatin  0   *Organoplatinum Compounds Dichloroacetate/*analogs & derivatives. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2009 Dec 29;106(52):22199-204

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