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Thiopurines: 6-mercaptopurine (6-MP), Thiopurines: 6-Thioguanine (6-TG)

Antimetabolites – Purine Analogues

Description of the anti-cancer agent thiopurines (6-MP and 6-TG); a purine analogue.

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