Folate Antagonist

**Semantic type:** Chemical Viewed Functionally

**Definition:** A compound with a chemical structure similar to folic acid. Folate antagonists inhibit one or more folate-dependent enzymes, resulting in decreased DNA, RNA and protein synthesis.

**Synonyms:** - Antifolates - Folate Analog - Folate Inhibitors - Folic Acid Analog - Folic Acid Antagonist - Folic Acid Antagonists - Folic Acid Inhibitors - antifolate - folate antagonist