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benznidazole

A nitroimidazole derivative having an antiprotozoal activity by interfering with parasite protein biosynthesis, influencing cytokines production and stimulating host phagocytosis. (NCI)
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US brand name:Radanil
Rochagan
Code name:Ro-7-1051
Chemical structure:2-nitro-N-(phenylmethyl)-1H-imidazole-1-acetamide
N-benzyl-2-nitroimidazole-1-acetamide
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