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出典:『Wiktionary』 (2012/09/02 00:48 UTC 版)
azaserine (uncountable)
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出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/07/26 21:29 UTC 版)
Azaserine is a carcinogen primarily used for researching pancreatic cancer in animal models. It is a glutamine analogue that irreversibly inhibits glutamine utilizing enzymes such as Gln: Phosphoribosyl Amidotransferase, which is involved in the biosynthesis of Inosine monophosphate (IMP). IMP is an important precursor to the purine nucleotides which include Adenosine monophosphate (AMP) and Guanosine monophosphate (GMP).