INFO - On folic acid and folinic acid

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Folic acid: One of the B vitamins that is a key factor in the

synthesis (the making) of nucleic acid (DNA and RNA).

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Folinic acid: The active form of folic acid in the body. See: Leucovorin.

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Leucovorin: Folinic acid, the active form of folic acid in the body.

Used as an antidote to protect normal cells from high doses of the

anticancer drug methotrexate and to increase the antitumor effects of

fluorouracil (5-FU) and tegafur-uracil. Also used to prevent or treat

anemia due to folic acid deficiency. Also known as citrovorum factor

and Wellcovorin.

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