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2-deoxy-d-glucose
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2-deoxy-d-glucose [de-ok´sĭ-gloo´kōs]
an antimetabolite of glucose with antiviral activity; it acts by inhibiting the glycosylation of glycoproteins and glycolipids; it has been investigated for treatment of herpesvirus infections.
2-deoxy-d-glucose
an antimetabolite of glucose with antiviral activity; it acts by inhibiting the glycosylation of glycoproteins and glycolipids; it has been investigated for treatment of herpesvirus infections.
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