Chemical Name:1-[(2,4-Dichlorophenyl)methyl]-1H-indazole-3-carboxylic
acid
Biological Activity:
Anticancer
and antispermatogenic agent in vitro and in vivo. Inhibits cellular energy
metabolism in some cells via inhibition of mitochondrial hexokinase. Also
blocks CFTR Cl- channels in vitro.
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