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Alkylating Agent

Written by NCI Thesaurus v.07.09d

Definition of Alkylating Agent

Agents that replace hydrogen atom(s) in biologically active molecules with alky radical(s), hindering proper function. Alkylating agents exhibit cytotoxic effects through the alkylation of DNA, resulting in strand cross-linking, ultimately inhibiting dna replication and cell growth.

Alkylating Agent is from the group

Antineoplastic Agent

Other Names for Alkylating Agent

Alkylating Agent
Alkylating Agents
Alkylator
alkylating agents

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