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Mitolactol
Pronunciation
Definition 1
An anticancer drug that belongs to the family of drugs called alkylating agents. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
A synthetic derivative of hexitol with antineoplastic and radiosensitizing properties. Mitolactol alkylates DNA via actual or derived epoxide groups, resulting in inhibition of DNA and RNA synthesis. (NCI Thesaurus)
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