[antibiotic substance derived from Penicillium stoloniferum and related species which blocks de novo biosynthesis of purine nucleotides by inhibition of the enzyme inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase; mycophenolic acid has selective effects on the immune system, preventing the proliferation of T cells, lymphocytes, and the formation of antibodies from B cells. ( CSP )]
UMLS (NCI) C0026933 Relation/PAR: antineoplastic antibiotics
benzofuran
Caproates
Relation/CHD: RS 61443