Liarozole HCl is a benzimidazole derivative with antineoplastic activity. As a retinoic acid metabolism blocking agent, liarozole inhibits CYP450-dependent all-trans-retinoic acid (ATRA)-4-hydroxylase, leading to an increase in endogenous ATRA production,
Liarozole dihydrochloride is a cytochrome P450 (CYP450) dependent inhibitor, orally active, it also a potent inhibitor of estrogen (via inhibition of aromatase) and testicular androgen synthesis (inhibition of 17 ,20-lyase).Liarozole dihydrochloride is an imidazole derivative; it is being investigated as a non-hormonal agent in prostate cancer and in the treatment of various other cancers and skin disorders.