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Preferred term

Mechlorethamine  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A biologic alkylating agent that exerts its cytotoxic effects by forming DNA ADDUCTS and DNA interstrand crosslinks, thereby inhibiting rapidly proliferating cells. The hydrochloride is an antineoplastic agent used to treat HODGKIN DISEASE and LYMPHOMA.

Entry terms

  • 126-85-2 (N-oxide)
  • 302-70-5 (N-oxide, HCl)
  • 50D9XSG0VR
  • 51-75-2
  • 55-86-7 (HCl)
  • Bis(2-chloroethyl)methylamine
  • Chlorethazine
  • Chlormethine
  • Ethanamine, 2-chloro-N-(2-chloroethyl)-N-methyl-
  • L0MR697HHI
  • Methylchlorethamine
  • Mustine
  • Nitrogen Mustard

In other languages

  • French

  • 126-85-2 (N-oxide)
  • 302-70-5 (N-oxide, HCl)
  • 50D9XSG0VR
  • 51-75-2
  • 55-86-7 (HCl)
  • Ethanamine, 2-chloro-N-(2-chloroethyl)-N-methyl-
  • L0MR697HHI

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-KBLWNJWG-6

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