Medical Definition of Azaguanine
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5-amino-1,4-dihydro-7h-1,2,3-triazolo(4,5-d)pyrimidin-7-one. One of the early purine analogs showing antineoplastic activity. It functions as an antimetabolite and is easily incorporated into ribonucleic acids.
Pharmacological action: antimetabolites, antineoplastic.
Chemical name: 7H-1,2,3-Triazolo(4,5-d)pyrimidin-7-one, 5-amino-1,4-dihydro-
(12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Azaguanine
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