Pirinixic Acid

**Semantic type:** Hazardous or Poisonous Substance

**Definition:** A synthetic thiacetic acid derivative used in biomedical research, carcinogenic Pirinixic acid is a peroxisome proliferator that activates specific peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPAR). PPARs play an important role in diverse cellular functions, including lipid metabolism, cell proliferation, differentiation, adipogenesis, and inflammatory signaling. (NCI04)

**Synonyms:** - PIRINIXIC ACID - WY-14,643