4-Amino-1-((2R,3R,5S)-3-hydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)pyrimidin-2(1H)-one (3'-Deoxycytidine) is a purine nucleoside analogue. Purine nucleoside analogs have broad antitumor activity targeting indolent lymphoid malignancies. Anticancer mechanisms in this process rely on inhibition of DNA synthesis, induction of apoptosis, etc.
- Purine nucleoside analogue.
- Has broad antitumor activity targeting indolent lymphoid malignancies.
- Anticancer mechanisms involve inhibition of DNA synthesis and induction of apoptosis.