Triacetin, also known as Glyceryl triacetate, is an orally active synthetic compound and triester of glycerol and acetic acid. It is notable for its ability to increase acetate bioavailability in glioma cells, leading to growth arrest and apoptosis. This compound can freely cross the blood-brain barrier and plasma membrane, increasing histone acetylation and enhancing the chemotherapeutic efficacy of Temozolomide.
- Increases acetate bioavailability in glioma cells
- Induces glioma cell growth arrest and apoptosis
- Freely crosses blood-brain barrier and plasma membrane
- Increases histone acetylation
- Enhances chemotherapeutic efficacy
- Inhibits HDAC-8 activity
- Activates mTOR complexes downstream genes
- Shows increased tumor suppressor miRs