Thioinosine
- Name
- Thioinosine
- Accession Number
- DBCAT001509
- Description
Sulfhydryl analog of INOSINE that inhibits nucleoside transport across erythrocyte plasma membranes, and has immunosuppressive properties. It has been used similarly to MERCAPTOPURINE in the treatment of leukemia. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p503)
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Methylthioinosine An analog of inosine with a methylthio group replacing the hydroxyl group in the 6-position. - Drugs & Drug Targets
Drug Target Type Methylthioinosine Purine nucleoside phosphorylase DeoD-type target