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Dianhydrogalactitol

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Definition of Dianhydrogalactitol

A bifunctional hexitol derivative with potential antineoplastic activity. Dianhydrogalactitol alkylates and cross-links DNA via an epoxide group during all phases of the cell cycle, resulting in disruption of DNA function and cell cycle arrest. (NCI04)

Dianhydrogalactitol is from the group

Epoxide Compound

Other Names for Dianhydrogalactitol

Dianhydrogalactitol
1,2,5,6 dianhydrogalactitol
1,2:5, 6-Dianhydrogalactitol
1,2:5, 6-diepoxydulcitol
1,2:5,6 dianhydrogalactitol
1,2:5,6-Dianhydrodulcitol
1,2:5,6-Diepoxydulcitol
1,2:5,6-dianhydrodulcitol
DAG
Dianhydrodulcitol
Dulcitol diepoxide
Galactitol
Galactitol, 1,2:5,6-dianhydro- (8CI 9CI)
NSC 132313
dianhydrodulcitol
diepoxydulcitol
diepoxygalactitol
dulcitol diepoxide
galactitol, 1,2:5,6-dianhydro- (8CI 9CI)

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