| thioinosine | <chemical> 9-beta-d-ribofuranosyl-9h-purine-6-thiol. Sulfhydryl analog of inosine that inhibits nucleoside transport across erythrocyte plasma membranes, and has immunosuppressive properties. It has been used similarly to mercaptopurine in the treatment of leukaemia. Pharmacological action: antimetabolites, antimetabolites, antineoplastic, immunosuppressive agents. Chemical name: Inosine, 6-thio- (12 Dec 1998) |
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