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topical piperidine nitroxide MTS-01

A topical gel containing a cell permeable hydrophilic piperidine nitroxide with potential radioprotective and antioxidant activity. As a stable, free radical compound, MTS-01 may be able to protect cells against the damaging effects of reactive oxygen species (ROS), upon exposure to ionizing radiation and oxidative stress. The topically applied MTS-01 may protect normal tissue from radiation-induced toxicity, such as radiation dermatitis, during radiation therapy.
US brand name:Tempol
Code name:MBM-02
MTS-01
Chemical structure:1-piperidinyloxy, 4-hydroxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-
4-hydroxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl
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