About The Medical Condition Folic Acid Antagonists

ClusterMed

Find the definition of the medical term Folic Acid Antagonists. Folic Acid Antagonists defined and explained for easy understanding at the Medical Conditions from ClusterMed.info.

Folic Acid Antagonists

Folic Acid Antagonists Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Folic Acid Antagonists Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Folic Acid Antagonists?

Inhibitors of the enzyme, dihydrofolate reductase (TETRAHYDROFOLATE DEHYDROGENASE), which converts dihydrofolate (FH2) to tetrahydrofolate (FH4). They are frequently used in cancer chemotherapy. (From AMA, Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p2033)

More Medical Conditions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Medical Conditions Definitions Of The Day