Folate Antagonist Written by NCI Thesaurus v.07.09d   

Definition of Folate Antagonist Compounds with chemical structures similar to folic acid, a key component in cell proliferation, which interfere with folic acid metabolism. folate antagonists inhibit one or more folate-dependent enzymes, resulting in decreased DNA, RNA and protein synthesis. (NCI) Folate Antagonist is from the group Antimetabolite Other Names for Folate Antagonist Folate Antagonist Antifolates Folate Analog Folate Inhibitors Folic Acid Analog Folic Acid Antagonist Folic Acid Antagonists Folic Acid Inhibitors antifolate Folate antagonist Source NCI Thesaurus License

 

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