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  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. heterocyclic compounds
  3. heterocyclic nitrogen compounds
  4. azoles
  5. imidazoles
  6. methimazole
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. organic nitrogen compounds
  3. heterocyclic nitrogen compounds
  4. azoles
  5. imidazoles
  6. methimazole
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. organic nitrogen compounds
  3. heterocyclic nitrogen compounds
  4. azoles
  5. imidazoles
  6. methimazole

Preferred term

methimazole

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information A thioureylene antithyroid agent that inhibits the formation of thyroid hormones by interfering with the incorporation of iodine into tyrosyl residues of thyroglobulin. This is done by interfering with the oxidation of iodide ion and iodotyrosyl groups through inhibition of the peroxidase enzyme.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • 1-methyl-2-mercaptoimidazole
  • tapazole

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/329505

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