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Lodenosine

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Lodenosine Definition

A synthetic purine fluoro-dideoxyadenosine derivative, antiviral Lodenosine acts as a reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Although used in clinical trials for treatment of human immunodeficiency (HIV), Lodenosine induces liver or kidney damage and its use has been reconsidered. (NCI04)

Lodenosine Synonyms

Lodenosine, 2'-beta-fluoro-2',3'-dideoxyadenosine, F-ddA

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