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.

English dictionary of cancer terms . 2015.

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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

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