Azauridine
A triazine nucleoside used as an antineoplastic antimetabolite. It interferes with pyrimidine biosynthesis thereby preventing formation of cellular nucleic acids. As the triacetate, it is also effective as an antipsoriatic.
Year introduced: 1973(1972)
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Tree Number(s): D02.145.451, D03.383.742.680.852.176, D13.570.685.852.176, D13.570.800.892.176
MeSH Unique ID: D001380
Registry Number: 7BVB29RCPR
Entry Terms:
- 6-Azauridine
- 6 Azauridine
- 2-beta-D-Ribofuranosyl-1,2,4-triazine-3,5(2H,4H)-dione
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