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4-aminopyrazolo(3,4-d)pyrimidine
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Adenine
Definition
: A purine base and a fundamental unit of ADENINE NUCLEOTIDES.
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Other names
Vitamin B 4; B 4, Vitamin; 4, Vitamin B
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4-aminopyrazolo(3,4-d)pyrimidine [ 4APP-4,aminopurinol ]
adenine analog which suppresses growth of E coli & Bacillus cereus; inhibits cell growth & purine biosynthesis in rat hepatoma
2380-63-4
Adenine/*analogs & derivatives
Pharma Action
Anticholesteremic Agents
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Antiprotozoal Agents
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