- 1. DHFR
- [Dihydrofolate reductase converts dihydrofolate into tetrahydrofolate, a methyl group shuttle required for the de novo synthesis of purines, thymidylic acid, and certain amino acids. It is a drug target. Variation in gene expression or sequence may alter the efficacy of chemotherapy. (from LocusLink and NCI) ( NCI )] (UMLS (NCI) C0039667) =Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein; Enzyme ;
=amine oxidoreductase; Genes, Reporter | - 3. DHFR Inhibitor
- [Substances that inhibit Dihydrofolate Reductase interfering with the conversion of Dihydrofolate to Tetrahydrofolate, causing inhibition of nucleotide biosynthesis and protein synthesis. ( NCI )] (UMLS (NCI) C1373048) Dihydrofolate Reductase Inhibitor;
Dihydrofolate Reductase Inhibitors; =Pharmacologic Substance ; =antifolate; |