English Explanatory Dictionary

methylpurine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of several isomeric methyl derivatives of purine, but especially 6-methylpurine which is an anticancer agent

Word forms

methylpurine methylpurines

Etymology

From methyl + purine.

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