6-Mercaptopurine

"6-Mercaptopurine" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

MeSH information

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An antimetabolite antineoplastic agent with immunosuppressant properties. It interferes with nucleic acid synthesis by inhibiting purine metabolism and is used, usually in combination with other drugs, in the treatment of or in remission maintenance programs for leukemia.

Descriptor ID

D015122

MeSH Number(s)

D02.886.489.534

D03.438.759.534

Concept/Terms

6-Mercaptopurine

BW 57-323H

Mercaptopurina Wellcome

Purimethol

Purinethol

6-Mercaptopurine Monohydrate

Leupurin

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Chemicals and Drugs [D]
Organic Chemicals [D02]
Sulfur Compounds [D02.886]
Sulfhydryl Compounds [D02.886.489]
6-Mercaptopurine [D02.886.489.534]
Heterocyclic Compounds [D03]
Heterocyclic Compounds, 2-Ring [D03.438]
Purines [D03.438.759]
6-Mercaptopurine [D03.438.759.534]

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