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Antifolates are a
class of
antimetabolite medications that
antagonise (that is, block) the
actions of
folic acid (vitamin B9).
Folic acid's
primary function...
- uses
active site
mutants in
BaDHFR to
guide lead
optimization for new
antifolate inhibitors. DHFR has been used as a tool to
detect protein–protein interactions...
- and
antifolate pharmacology".
Seminars in Oncology. 24 (5
Suppl 18): S18-30-S18-39. PMID 9420019.
Gonen N, ****araf YG (August 2012). "
Antifolates in cancer...
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children with ALL.
Remissions were brief, but the
principle was
clear —
antifolates could suppress proliferation of
malignant cells, and
could thereby re-establish...
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monoglutamate folates and
antifolates after entering the cell for
increased enzyme affinity. This
increased affinity can lead to
antifolate resistance. Leigh...
- in
structure to the
metabolite that they
interfere with, such as the
antifolates that
interfere with the use of
folic acid; thus,
competitive inhibition...
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Salvage pathways are
targets for drug development, one
family being called antifolates. A
number of
other biologically-important substances, like methionine...
- Immunoglobulin,
modulates the
immune system. IV N/A
Varies Methotrexate Antifolate;
inhibits dihydrofolate reductase. PO, IV, IM, SC, IT D (Au) Myeosuppression...
- to 1964 for the
indication of
pediatric leukemia. The
closely related antifolate methotrexate was
simultaneously marketed by the
company during the same...
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along with a
delay in
mental and
physical development.
Valproate has
antifolate effects,
leading to
neural tube closure-related
defects such as spina...
