Gossypol Acetic Acid

**Semantic type:** Organic Chemical|Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** The naturally occurring acetic acid form of gossypol, and an orally available polyphenolic aldehyde derived mostly from cottonseed with potential antineoplastic activity. The biologic activities of gossypol acetic acid are similar to those of gossypol and include suppression of DNA replication, inhibition of tumor cell proliferation, and male contraceptive effects. (NCI04)

**Synonyms:** - GOSSYPOL ACETIC ACID - Gossypol Acetate - gossypol acetic acid