Medical Definition of Folate antagonist
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One of a group of substances which blocks the formation of nucleotides that require the presence of folate (one of the B vitamins) before they can be made. The substance does this by blocking key steps in the reaction sequence. These substances are often used to treat cancer because fast-growing cancerous cells usually need to use the blocked reactions more than normal cells.
(09 Oct 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Folate Antagonist
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