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Which of the following antiumor agents works by impairing de novo purine synthesis?

A
Acyloguanosine
B
5-Fluorouracil
C
Methotrexate (antifolate)
D
Allopurinol
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Methotrexate (antifolate) o Methotrexate and permetrexed are dihydrofolate reductase (DHF Rase) inhibitors. o These drug also inhibit thymidylate synthase and de novo purine synthesis, which contribute to methotrexate toxicity.

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