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3-aminopyridine-2-carboxaldehyde thiosemicarbazone

Meaning of 3-aminopyridine-2-carboxaldehyde thiosemicarbazone: A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer.

Definition of 3-aminopyridine-2-carboxaldehyde thiosemicarbazone

A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. It is a type of ribonucleotide reductase inhibitor. Also called 3-AP and Triapine.

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