Preferred Name

Folate Antagonist

Synonyms
Definitions

A compound with a chemical structure similar to folic acid. Folate antagonists inhibit one or more folate-dependent enzymes, resulting in decreased DNA, RNA and protein synthesis.

ID

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C511

ALT_DEFINITION

A substance that blocks the activity of folic acid. Folate antagonists are used to treat cancer.

code

C511

definition

A compound with a chemical structure similar to folic acid. Folate antagonists inhibit one or more folate-dependent enzymes, resulting in decreased DNA, RNA and protein synthesis.

label

Folate Antagonist

Legacy Concept Name

Folate_Antagonist

Preferred_Name

Folate Antagonist

prefixIRI

NCIT:C511

prefLabel

Folate Antagonist

Semantic_Type

Chemical Viewed Functionally

UMLS_CUI

C0016411

subClassOf

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C272

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