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Pyrazole Imidazole

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Pyrazole Imidazole Definition

A synthetic agent, also known as IMPY, with antineoplastic properties. IMPY inhibits ribonucleotide reductase, an enzyme that converts ribonucleotides to deoxyribonucleotides during DNA synthesis; this agent specifically binds the smaller, nonheme-iron subunit of the enzyme. (NCI04)

Pyrazole Imidazole Synonyms

Imidazole-Pyrazole, 2,3-Dihydro-1H-imidazo(1,2-b)pyrazole, BRN 0742753, IMPY, Imidazolepyrazole

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