[nucleoside that substitutes for thymidine in DNA and thus acts as an antimetabolite; causes breaks in chromosomes and has been proposed as an antiviral and antineoplastic agent; it has been given orphan drug status for use in the treatment of primary brain tumors. ( CSP )]
UMLS (CSP) C0006233 - Nucleic Acid, Nucleoside, or Nucleotide
- Pharmacologic Substance
Relation/PAR: deoxyuridine
halocarbon compound
nucleoside analog