Term Name: | FINO2 |
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Synonyms: | 2-[(5s,8s)-8-tert-butyl-3-methyl-1,2-dioxaspiro[4.5]decan-3-yl]ethan-1-ol, 2-[(5s,8s)-8-tert-butyl-3-methyl-1,2-dioxaspiro[4.5]decan-3-yl]ethanol |
Definition: | An oxaspiro compound that is 1,2-dioxaspiro[4.5]decane substituted by methyl, 2-hydroxyethyl and tert-butyl groups at positions 3, 3 and 8, respectivey (the 5s,8s-stereoisomer). It induces ferroptosis in cancer cells by indirectly inhibiting glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) enzymatic function and directly oxidizes iron leading to widespread lipid peroxidation. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:176420] ( EBI ) |