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Valganciclovir

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Valganciclovir Definition

A synthetic prodrug of ganciclovir, a nucleoside analogue of 2'-deoxyguanosine, with antiviral activity. After phosphorylation, valganciclovir is incorporated into DNA, resulting in inhibition of viral DNA polymerase, viral DNA synthesis, and viral replication. (NCI04)

Valganciclovir Synonyms

Valganciclovir, VALGANCICLOVIR, Valcyte, valganciclovir

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