| A naturally occurring serine derivative diazo compound with antineoplastic properties, Azaserine functions as a purine antagonist and glutamine analogue (glutamine amidotransferase inhibitor) that competitively inhibits pathways in which glutamine is metabolized. An antibiotic and antitumor agent, Azaserine is used in clinical studies as a potential antineoplastic agent. (NCI04) Azaserine is from the group Glutamine Amidotransferase Inhibitor
Purine Antagonist
Other Names for Azaserine
Azaserine
AZASERINE
AZS
CL-337
CN 15757
CN-15757
Cl 337
Diazoacetate (Ester) L-Serine
Diazoacetate(ester) L-serine
Diazoacetic Acid Ester with Serine
Diazoacetylserine
L-Azaserine
L-Diazoacetate(ester) serine
L-diazoacetate (ester) serine
L-serine diazoacetate (ester)
NSC-742
O-diazoacetyl-L-serine
P-165
Serine Diazoacetate
o-Diazoacetyl-L-serine
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