Concept information
Preferred term
Alkylating Agents
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Narrower concepts
Entry terms
- Agent, Alkylating
- Alkylating Agent
- Alkylator
- Alkylators
Scope note
- Highly reactive chemicals that introduce alkyl radicals into biologically active molecules and thereby prevent their proper functioning. Many are used as antineoplastic agents, but most are very toxic, with carcinogenic, mutagenic, teratogenic, and immunosuppressant actions. They have also been used as components in poison gases.
History note
- 66(64)
In other languages
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Finnish
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alkyloiva aine
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Swedish
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000477
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