aminopterins
/ˌæmɪnoʊˈptɛrɪnz/
noun
- A group of drugs that includes aminopterin and similar compounds that block folic acid, used in cancer treatment research.
- Scientists study aminopterins to understand how to stop cancer cells from dividing.
- Aminopterins are not commonly used today because of their high toxicity.
- The lab tested several aminopterins to find one with fewer side effects.