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thymidine [′thī·mə‚dēn]
(biochemistry) C10H14N2O5A nucleoside derived from deoxyribonucleic acid; essential growth factor for certain microorganisms in mediums lacking vitamin B12and folic acid. Thymidine a natural organic compound, a nucleoside consisting of the pyrimidine base thymine and the carbohydrate deoxyri-bose. Thymidine is made up of acicular crystals that are readily soluble in water. With respect to chemical properties, it is a weak base. Thymidine is present in all living cells as a constituent of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). Thymidine tagged with radioactive tritium is extensively used in laboratories to study DNA biosynthesis and the repair of DNA after injury. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | Modulators such as dThd, PALA, and allopurinol may aggravate neurotoxicity associated with 5-FU. IPdR is a novel, orally available, halogenated dThd analogue and prodrug for IUdR, an intravenous tumor radiation sensitizer. Construction of the pipeline extension will include approximately 30 miles of 16-inch pipe, with a capacity of 120,000 Dthd. |
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