DNA Polymerase Inhibitor

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DNA Polymerase Inhibitor Definition

An agent that inhibits the function of DNA polymerase, an enzyme that is essential for DNA replication and repair, and subsequently for cell division. By inhibiting DNA polymerase, a DNA polymerase inhibitor induces cell death, especially in the rapidly proliferating cell populations found in tumors. (NCI04)

DNA Polymerase Inhibitor Synonyms

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Aphidicoline Glycinate