CHEBI:9555 - tioguanine

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ChEBI Name tioguanine
ChEBI ID CHEBI:9555
Definition A 2-aminopurine that is the 6-thiono derivative of 2-amino-1,9-dihydro-6H-purine. Incorporates into DNA and inhibits synthesis. Used in the treatment of leukaemia.
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Roles Classification
Biological Role(s): antimetabolite
A substance which is structurally similar to a metabolite but which competes with it or replaces it, and so prevents or reduces its normal utilization.
anticoronaviral agent
Any antiviral agent which inhibits the activity of coronaviruses.
Application(s): antineoplastic agent
A substance that inhibits or prevents the proliferation of neoplasms.
Related Structures
tioguanine is a Functional Parent of
6-methylthioguanine
Mass : 181.220
Formula : C6H7N5S
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has part
is conjugate base of
is conjugate acid of
is tautomer of
is enantiomer of
has functional parent
has parent hydride
is substituent group from
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