Folic Acid Derivative

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Folic Acid Derivative Definition

A group of vitamin B9 derivatives that act as precursors, cofactor of enzymes and inhibitors involved in various biosynthesis of amino acids and, proteins and nucleic acid components. (NCI)

Folic Acid Derivative Synonyms

Folic Acid Derivative, Folic Acid Analogue

Terms in Folic Acid Derivative category

L-Leucovorin
Leucovorin
Leucovorin Calcium
Levoleucovorin Calcium
5 10-Methylenetetrahydrofolate