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AZACITIDINE

\ˈazɐsˌɪtɪdˌiːn], \ˈazɐsˌɪtɪdˌiːn], \ˈa_z_ɐ_s_ˌɪ_t_ɪ_d_ˌiː_n]\

Definitions of AZACITIDINE

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A pyrimidine analogue that inhibits DNA methyltransferase, impairing DNA methylation. It is also an antimetabolite of cytidine, incorporated primarily into RNA. Azacytidine has been used as an antineoplastic agent.

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