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4-deoxyuridine Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more

A chemically stable, cytidine analog that displays anti-tumor properties. It acts as a transition state analog inhibitor of cytidine deaminase by binding to the active site as covalent hydrates. Also shown to inhibit DNA methylation and tumor growth both in vitro and in vivo.

Attribute Details
Trade Name 4-deoxyuridine
Generic Zebularine
Zebularine Other Names 4-deoxyuridine
Type
Formula C9H12N2O5
Weight Average: 228.202
Monoisotopic: 228.074621504
Groups Experimental
Therapeutic Class
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