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Tilarginine
Definition 1
An amino acid derivative with potential antineoplastic activity. NG-monomethyl-L-arginine inhibits the enzyme nitric oxide synthase, resulting in a diminution of nitrous oxide production. This agent may inhibit tumor angiogenesis. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
An amino acid derivative used to counteract high blood pressure caused by interleukin-2. (NCI Dictionary)
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