Term Name: tioguanine
Synonyms: 2-Amino 6MP, 2-Amino-1,7-dihydro-6H-purine-6-thione, 2-amino-1,9-dihydro-6H-purine-6-thione, 2-amino-1,9-dihydropurine-6-thione, 2-Amino-6-mercaptopurine, 2-Amino-6-merkaptopurin, 2-Amino-6-purinethiol, 2-Aminopurin-6-thiol, 2-Aminopurine-6(1H)-thione, 2-Aminopurine-6-thiol, 6-Mercapto-2-aminopurine, 6-Mercaptoguanine, 6-TG, 6-thioguanine, TG, ThG, Thioguanine, Tioguanin, tioguanina, tioguanine, tioguaninum
Definition: A 2-aminopurine that is the 6-thiono derivative of 2-amino-1,9-dihydro-6H-purine. Incorporates into DNA and inhibits synthesis. Used in the treatment of leukaemia.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:9555]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: 2-aminopurines
has_role: anticoronaviral agent antimetabolite antineoplastic agent
inverse has_functional_parent: 6-methylthioguanine