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Synonyms: Cytosine beta-D-arabinofuranoside; (beta-D-Arabinofuranosyl)cytosine; Ara-C; Arabinocytidine; Arabinosylcytosine; Cytarabine; Cytosine arabinoside
Molecular Formula: C9H13N3O5
Molecular Weight: 243.22
Linear Structural Formula: C9H13N3O5
MDL Number: MFCD00066487
Biochem Physiol Actions: Ara-C incorporates into DNA and inhibits DNA replication by forming cleavage complexes with topoisomerase I resulting in DNA fragmentation; does not inhibit RNA synthesis. Anti-leukemia agent.
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