| cyano- | Cyan- 1. Combining form meaning blue. 2. Chemical prefix frequently used in naming compounds that contain the cyanide group, CN. Origin: G. Kyanos, a dark blue substance (05 Mar 2000) |
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| 6-cyano-7-nitroquinoxaline-2,3-dione | <chemical> A potent excitatory amino acid antagonist with a preference for non-nmda ionotropic receptors. It is used primarily as a research tool. Pharmacological action: excitatory amino acid antagonists. Chemical name: 6-Quinoxalinecarbonitrile, 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-7-nitro-2,3-dioxo- (12 Dec 1998) |
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