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ddA

AV-8702-3194 NCI

 

: Shown are polarized crystals photographed through the microscope of the drug 2-3 dideoxyadenosine, ddA, a drug that is closely related to AZT, azidothymidine. The antiviral effect of ddA against HIV was discovered at the National Cancer Institute, when trying to find a drug to treat patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.

 

 

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Uploaded on March 10, 2009
Taken on March 9, 2009