Folinic acid is:
Correct Answer: 5-formyl tetrahydrofolate
Description: * Folinic acid is 5-formyltetrahydrofolate. It is also known as leucovorin and citrovorum factor. * Folinic acid can be directly conveed to N5, N10-methylene tetrahydrofolate. Extra:-When methotrexate is used for chemotherapy, normal cells are also affected. * Folinic acid is administered to rescue the normal cells from the toxic effect of methotrexate.
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