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hydroxyguanidine
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Guanidines
Definition
: A family of iminourea derivatives. The parent compound has been isolated from mushrooms, corn germ, rice hulls, mussels, earthworms, and turnip juice. Derivatives may have antiviral and antifungal properties.
do not confuse with GUANINE
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hydroxyguanidine [ 2-hydroxyguanidine,hydroxyguanidine conjugate monoacid,hydroxyguanidine sulfate (2:1),hydroxyguanidine sulfate (2:1), monohydrate ]
RN given refers to parent cpd; structure in first source
13115-21-4
*Guanidines
Pharma Action
Antineoplastic Agents
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Antiviral Agents
Cancer Res 1981;41(5):1824