Azauridine

A triazine nucleoside used as an antineoplastic antimetabolite. It interferes with pyrimidine biosynthesis thereby preventing formation of cellular nucleic acids. As the triacetate, it is also effective as an antipsoriatic.

Also Known As:

6 Azauridine; 2- beta- D- Ribofuranosyl- 1,2,4- triazine- 3,5(2H,4H)- dione; 6-Azauridine; 1,2,4-Triazine-3,5(2H,4H)-dione, 2-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic
Dermatologic Agents

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Aza Compounds: 3
  - Azauridine: 70
Heterocyclic Compounds: 198
- 1-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - Pyrimidines: 510
    - Pyrimidine Nucleosides: 50
      - Uridine: 1186
        Azauridine: 70
Nucleic Acids, Nucleotides, and Nucleosides: 1
- Nucleosides: 6847
  - Pyrimidine Nucleosides: 50
    - Uridine: 1186
      - Azauridine: 70
  - Ribonucleosides: 49
    - Uridine: 1186
      - Azauridine: 70

3-deaza-6-azauridine

Bio-Agent Context: Research Results