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Generic: Thymidine
Thymidine is a pyrimidine nucleoside, a component of DNA, consisting of the pyrimidine base thymine attached to the sugar deoxyribose. It is used in cell culture media for growing cells, and as a precursor in the synthesis of the antiviral drug zidovudine (AZT). It is essential for DNA replication and repair, and deficiencies can lead to certain types of anemia.
Used in cell culture, as a precursor for antiviral drugs, and in research on DNA replication and repair.
Outcome:
Increased risk of zidovudine toxicity
Mechanism:
Competition for cellular uptake and phosphorylation
Outcome:
Potential for additive toxicity
Mechanism:
Similar mechanisms of action
Outcome:
No known significant interaction
Mechanism:
Unknown
Most likely new formulation: improved delivery systems for cell culture applications (2025, 75% confidence).
Based on current usage trends and research activity, thymidine is unlikely to face significant regulatory changes in the near future (90% confidence).
Nucleoside
Pyrimidine nucleoside