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Puromycin MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Puromycin
Tree Number(s)
D02.241.223.200.380
D03.633.100.759.590.138.711
D09.408.051.788
D13.570.583.138.711
Unique ID
D011691
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D011691
Scope Note
A cinnamamido ADENOSINE found in STREPTOMYCES alboniger. It inhibits protein synthesis by binding to RNA. It is an antineoplastic and antitrypanosomal agent and is used in research as an inhibitor of protein synthesis.
Entry Term(s)
CL-13900
P-638
Puromycin Dihydrochloride
Puromycin Hydrochloride
Stylomycin
Pharm Action
Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic
Protein Synthesis Inhibitors
Trypanocidal Agents
Registry Numbers
4A6ZS6Q2CL
PGN54228S5
58-58-2
0
Related Numbers
53-79-2
58-58-2
PGN54228S5
CAS Type 1 Name
Adenosine, 3'-((2-amino-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-oxopropyl)amino)-3'-deoxy-N,N-dimethyl-, (S)-
Public MeSH Note
65
History Note
65(63)
Date Established
1965/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2016/05/31
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