Azauridine
MESHD001380
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.
Synonyms
- 6-Azauridine
- 6 Azauridine
- 2-beta-D-Ribofuranosyl-1,2,4-triazine-3,5(2H,4H)-dione
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