Folinic acid is:
* 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.
5-formyl tetrahydrofolate
5-formyl dihydrofolate
N5, N10-methylene tetrahydrofolate
N5, N10-methylene dihydrofolate
Vitamins and Minerals