Term Name: 5-azacytidine
Synonyms: 4-amino-1-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-1,3,5-triazin-2(1H)-one, 4-Amino-1-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-s-triazin-2(1H)-one, 5-Azacytidine, azacitidina, Azacitidine, azacitidinum
Definition: An N-glycosyl-1,3,5-triazine that is 4-amino-1,3,5-triazin-2(1H)-one substituted by a beta-D-ribofuranosyl residue via an N-glycosidic linkage. An antineoplastic agent, it is used in the treatment of myeloid leukaemia.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:2038]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: N-glycosyl-1,3,5-triazine nucleoside analogue
has_functional_parent: beta-D-ribose
has_role: antineoplastic agent