Pharmacology – MCQ 25 – The following drug acts by hypomethylation?

The following drug acts by hypomethylation
A. Gemcitabine
B. Capecitabine
C. Decitabine
D. Cytosine arabinoside

Correct answer : C. Decitabine

Decitabine acts by causing hypomethylation. It inhibits DNA methyl transferase.

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