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Alkylating agent
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A type of drug that is used in the treatment of cancer. It interferes with the cell's DNA and inhibits cancer cell growth. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
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. (NCI Thesaurus)
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