BUDR
\bˈiː ˈʌd ˈɑː], \bˈiː ˈʌd ˈɑː], \b_ˈiː_ ˈʌ_d ˈɑː]\
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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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Antisense Oligodeoxyribonucleotides
- Short fragments DNA that are used alter the function of target RNAs or DNAs to which they hybridize.