Stampidine
Stampidine
Stampidine (pronunciation: /stæmˈpɪdiːn/) is a synthetic nucleoside analogue that has been studied for its potential use as an antiretroviral drug.
Etymology
The term "Stampidine" is derived from the chemical structure of the compound, which includes a stannous (tin) atom, a pyrimidine ring, and a deoxyribose sugar. The "Stam-" comes from "stannous," "-pid-" from "pyrimidine," and "-ine" is a common suffix for nucleosides.
Pharmacology
Stampidine is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI). It works by inhibiting the action of reverse transcriptase, an enzyme that HIV uses to replicate its genetic material. By blocking this enzyme, Stampidine can prevent the virus from multiplying and reduce the amount of virus in the body.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Stampidine
- Wikipedia's article - Stampidine
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