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)

Synonyms: Antifolates 0 Folic Acid Metabolism Inhibitors Reductase Inhibitors, Dihydrofolate Antagonists, Folic Acid Acid Antagonists, Folic Folic Acid Antagonists Inhibitors, Dihydrofolate Reductase Dihydrofolate Reductase Inhibitors

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D005493

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