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10-deazaaminopterin
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Aminopterin
Definition
: A folic acid derivative used as a rodenticide that has been shown to be teratogenic.
Other names
Sodium, Aminopterin; Disodium Salt Aminopterin; Aminopterin, Disodium Salt; Aminopterin Sodium
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10-deazaaminopterin [ 10-deaza-aminopterin,10-deazaaminopterin hydrochloride,10-deazaaminopterin monohydrochloride,10-deazaaminopterin, sodium salt,10-deazaminopterin ]
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Aminopterin/*analogs & derivatives
Pharma Action
Antineoplastic Agents
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Folic Acid Antagonists
Cancer Treat Rep 62(7):1047;1978; J Med Chem 1974;17(5):552; J Med Chem 1980;23(3):320