The Drug Ontology

Last uploaded: December 20, 2024
Id http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CHEBI_28680
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CHEBI_28680
Preferred Name

cytarabine

Definitions
A pyrimidine nucleoside in which cytosine is attached to D-arabinofuranose via a beta-N(1)-glycosidic bond. Used mainly in the treatment of leukaemia, especially acute non-lymphoblastic leukaemia, cytarabine is an antimetabolite antineoplastic agent that inhibits the synthesis of DNA. It also has antiviral and immunosuppressant properties.
Synonyms
Cytosine-1-beta-D-arabinofuranoside
1-beta-D-Arabinofuranosylcytosine
Arabinoside C
cytosine-beta-D-arabinofuranoside
4-Amino-1-beta-D-arabinofuranosyl-2(1H)-pyrimidinone
arabinocytosine
Cytosine arabinoside
cytarabinum
ara-C
citarabina
cytarabine
4-amino-1-beta-D-arabinofuranosylpyrimidin-2(1H)-one
Cytarabine
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