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auranofin

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[aw-ran-uh-fin] / ɔˈræn əˌfɪn /

noun

Pharmacology.

  1. a gold-containing compound, C 20 H 34 AuO 9 PS, used orally in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

Etymology

Origin of auranofin

Coinage apparently based on aurum; following syllables unexplained

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Today, gold-based cancer treatments are gaining global traction, with advancements such as the repurposing of the anti-arthritic drug auranofin, now showing promise in clinical trials for oncology.

From Science Daily • Nov. 27, 2024

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