antifolate
A substance that blocks the activity of folic acid. Antifolates are used to treat cancer. Also called folate antagonist. | ||||
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ANTIFOLATE
An agent that inhibits intracellular (i.e., inside cells) production of folinic acid<!-- (see) -->.
An agent that inhibits intracellular (i.e., inside cells) production of folinic acid<!-- (see) -->.