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What is 1-(2’-deoxy-2’-fluoro-β-D-arabinofuranosyl) uracil?
Pronunciation: /wən tu deoxy* tu fluoro* di arabinofuranosyl* uracil*/
1-(2’-deoxy-2’-fluoro-β-D-arabinofuranosyl) uracil
Definition
A substance being studied in the treatment of advanced solid tumors and lymphomas. It blocks the growth of cells and may cause cancer cells to die. It is a type of uracil analog. Also called FAU.