Acetoxycycloheximide Explained

Acetoxycycloheximide is an organic chemical compound. It can be considered as the acetylated analogue of cycloheximide. It is a potent protein synthesis inhibitor in animal cells^[1] and can inhibit the formation of memories.^{[2] [3]}

See also

• Cycloheximide

Notes and References

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3. Flexner. L. B.. Flexner. J. B.. Roberts. R. B.. Stages of memory in mice treated with acetoxycycloheximide before or immediately after learning.. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 1 August 1966. 56. 2. 730–735. 10.1073/pnas.56.2.730. 224433. 5229991. 1966PNAS...56..730F . free.