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Pyran Copolymer

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Definition: Copolymer of divinyl ether and maleic anhydride that acts as an immunostimulant with antineoplastic and anti-infective properties. It is used in combination with other antineoplastic agents.  D25-26 qualif   
Pharmacological Action Antineoplastic Agents; Antiviral Agents; Interferon Inducers 		Other names Vinyl Ether Maleic Anhydride Polymer; Maleic Anhydride Vinyl Ether; Maleic Anhydride Divinyl Ether; Divinyl Ether Maleic Anhydride Copolymer; NSC46015; NSC 46015; MVE 5; MVE 2; Copolymer, Pyran; NSC-46015; MVE-5; MVE-2; DIVEMA
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
doxorubicin-pyran copolymer conjugate  0   Doxorubicin/*analogs & derivatives Pyran Copolymer/*analogs & derivatives. Cancer Treat Rep 1987;71(4):367

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