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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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