Dacogen

Decitabine, sold under the brand name Dacogen, acts as a nucleic acid synthesis inhibitor.[1] It is a medication for the treatment of myelodysplastic syndromes, a class of conditions where certain blood cells are dysfunctional, and for acute myeloid leukemia (AML).[2] Chemically, it is a cytidine analog. Contents 1 Medical uses 2 Pharmacology 3 Research 3.1 Atherosclerosis 4 References 5 Further reading 6 External links Medical uses Decitabine is used... [wikipedia]