Pharmacologic Substance
phosphonoacetic acid
Subclass of:
Organophosphonates; Acetates
Definitions related to phosphonoacetic acid:
  • A simple organophosphorus compound that inhibits DNA polymerase, especially in viruses and is used as an antiviral agent.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • An antiviral agent with activity against herpes simplex viruses and other members of the herpes virus family. Phosphonoacetic acid inhibits viral DNA polymerase and inhibits the synthesis of viral DNA.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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