6-hydroxymethylacylfulvene
- 6-hydroxymethylacylfulvene
A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. 6-hydroxymethylacylfulvene interferes with a cell's DNA and may block cancer cell growth. It is a type of alkylating agent. Also called irofulven.
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irofulven — A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. Irofulven interferes with a cell s DNA and may block cancer cell growth. It is a type of alkylating agent. Also called 6 hydroxymethylacylfulvene … English dictionary of cancer terms