Chlorodihydroxypyridine
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Chlorodihydroxypyridine Definition
A pyridine derivative with antitumor activity. Gimeracil enhances the antitumor activity of fluoropyrimidines by competitively and reversibly inhibiting the enzyme dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase causing decreased degradation of the fluoropyrimidines.
Chlorodihydroxypyridine Synonyms
Gimeracil, 5-Chloro-2,4-pyridinediol, CDHP, Chlorodihydroxypyridine, GIMERACIL
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