Term Name: nelarabine
Synonyms: 2-Amino-9-beta-D-arabinofuranosyl-6-methoxy-9H-purine, 9-(beta-D-arabinofuranosyl)-6-methoxy-9H-purin-2-amine, Arranon, Nelzarabine
Definition: A purine nucleoside in which O-methylguanine is attached to arabinofuranose via a beta-N(9)-glycosidic bond. Inhibits DNA synthesis and causes cell death; a prodrug of 9-beta-D-arabinofuranosylguanine (ara-G).
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:63612]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: beta-D-arabinoside monosaccharide derivative purine nucleoside
has_functional_parent: 9-beta-D-arabinofuranosylguanine guanine
has_role: antineoplastic agent DNA synthesis inhibitor prodrug