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Cytarabine  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A pyrimidine nucleoside analog that is used mainly in the treatment of leukemia, especially acute non-lymphoblastic leukemia. Cytarabine is an antimetabolite antineoplastic agent that inhibits the synthesis of DNA. Its actions are specific for the S phase of the cell cycle. It also has antiviral and immunosuppressant properties. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p472)

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Entry terms

  • 04079A1RDZ
  • 147-94-4 (Cytarabine)
  • 2(1H)-Pyrimidinone, 4-amino-1-beta-D-arabinofuranosyl-
  • 33K3DB6591
  • 69-74-9 (HCl)
  • Arabinofuranosylcytosine
  • Arabinosylcytosine
  • Aracytidine
  • Cytosine Arabinoside

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  • French

  • 04079A1RDZ
  • 147-94-4 (Cytarabine)
  • 2(1H)-Pyrimidinone, 4-amino-1-beta-D-arabinofuranosyl-
  • 33K3DB6591
  • 69-74-9 (HCl)
  • Cytosine arabinoside

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-Z3JB8683-9

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