CAS: 523981-01-3

1-(4-Iodobenzyl)piperazine is a molecule that acts on the localization, interaction, and uptake of other molecules. It has been shown to interact with murine melanoma cells and inhibit their growth. The mechanism of action is not yet known. 1-(4-Iodobenzyl)piperazine also inhibits the uptake of radioiodinated benzylpiperazine, which is a molecule used as a tracer to study the kidney's function. The drug has been shown to be taken up by malignant tumor cells in mice, but not by normal tissues. This may be due to its ability to interfere with the cell membrane or its ability to transport water across the membrane.