Optically active isomer of Thalidomide, which inhibits FGF-induced angiogenesis. Inhibits replication of human immunodeficiency virus type 1. Teratogenic sedative.
Biochem/physiol Actions (-)-Thalidomide selectively inhibits biosynthesis of tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α); inhibitor of angiogenesis. (S)-Thalidomide is a teratogenic enatiomer.
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