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Preferred term

Thiouracil  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Occurs in seeds of Brassica and Crucifera species. Thiouracil has been used as antithyroid, coronary vasodilator, and in congestive heart failure although its use has been largely supplanted by other drugs. It is known to cause blood dyscrasias and suspected of terato- and carcinogenesis.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 141-90-2 (Thiouracil)
  • 4(1H)-Pyrimidinone, 2,3-dihydro-2-thioxo-
  • 59X161SCYL

Pharmacological Action(s)

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  • French

  • 141-90-2 (Thiouracil)
  • 4(1H)-Pyrimidinone, 2,3-dihydro-2-thioxo-
  • 59X161SCYL

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-KQMJCLR5-6

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