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idoxuridine

An iodinated analogue of deoxyuridine, with antiviral activity against herpes simplex virus (HSV) and potential radiosensitizing activities. Upon ocular administration, idoxuridine (IUdR) is converted to its mono-, di-, and triphosphate forms, is incorporated into DNA and disrupts viral replication. Upon oral administration of the idoxuridine prodrug ropidoxuridine and hepatic conversion by aldehyde oxidase into idoxuridine, this agent incorporates into DNA and sensitizes cells to ionizing radiation by increasing DNA strand breaks.
Synonym:1beta-D-2'-Deoxyribofuranosyl-5-iodouracil
2'-deoxy-5-iodouridine
5-iododeoxyuridine
5-IUdR
IDU
uracil, 5-iodo-1-(2-deoxy-beta-D-ribofuranosyl)-
uridine, 2'-deoxy-5-iodo-
US brand name:Dendrid
Herplex
Stoxil
Foreign brand name:Idexur
Idoxene
Idulea
Iduridin
Kerecid
Virudox
Abbreviation:IDUR
IdURD
IUdR
Code name:SKF 14287
Chemical structure:1-(2-deoxy-beta-D-ribofuranosyl)-5-iodouracil
2'-deoxy-5-iodouridine
5-iodo-2'-deoxyuridine
IND number:22475
934
NSC code:39661
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