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Understanding Folic Acid Synthesis: What Inhibits Folic Acid Synthesis?

Oct 12, 2025 •

3 min read

Folic acid, or vitamin B9, is essential for DNA synthesis, repair, and cellular replication [1.5.2, 1.9.2]. Certain medications are designed to block this process. This article explores the question: what inhibits folic acid synthesis and why is it a therapeutic target?