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azaserine
A naturally occurring serine derivative diazo compound with antineoplastic properties, Azaserine functions as a purine antagonist and glutamine analogue (glutamine amidotransferase inhibitor) that competitively inhibits pathways in which glutamine is metabolized. An antibiotic and antitumor agent, Azaserine is used in clinical studies as a potential antineoplastic agent. Check for active clinical trials or closed clinical trials using this agent. (NCI Thesaurus)

Synonyms:diazoacetate (ester) L-Serine
diazoacetic acid ester with serine
diazoacetylserine
serine diazoacetate
Abbreviations:AZAS
AZS
Code names:CL-337
CN-15757
P-165
Chemical structure names:
  • L-diazoacetate (ester) serine
  • L-serine diazoacetate (ester)
  • O-diazoacetyl-L-serine



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