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difluoromethylornithine

Used for:

eflornithine

See for:

DFMO

Broader Terms:

antineoplastic

Broader Terms:

antiprotozoal agent

Broader Terms:

fluoroaminoacid

Scope Note:

polyamine antagonist which reversibly inhibits DNA polymerase and irreversibly inhibits ornithine decarboxylase; used against bladder cancer, with potential applications in epilepsy and PCP withdrawal.

Term Number:

1372-4650


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