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Dihydrouracil Dehydrogenase (NADP)
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Definition
: An oxidoreductase involved in pyrimidine base degradation. It catalyzes the catabolism of THYMINE; URACIL and the chemotherapeutic drug, 5-FLUOROURACIL.
Pharmacological Action
Antineoplastic Agents
Other names
Dehydrogenase, Dihydropyrimidine; Dihydrothymine Dehydrogenase (NADP); Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase