BRDU
\bˌiːˌɑːdˈiː jˈuː], \bˌiːˌɑːdˈiː jˈuː], \b_ˌiː__ˌɑː_d_ˈiː j_ˈuː]\
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A nucleoside that substitutes for thymidine in DNA and thus acts as an antimetabolite. It causes breaks in chromosomes and has been proposed as an antiviral and antineoplastic agent. It has been given orphan drug status for use in the treatment of primary brain tumors.
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Quinones
- Hydrocarbon rings which contain two moieties position. They can be substituted in any position except at the ketone groups.