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Chemical Actions and Uses > Toxic Actions > Noxae > Cytotoxins

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Cytotoxins  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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  • Agent, Cytotoxic
  • Cytotoxic Agent
  • Cytotoxic Agents
  • Cytotoxin

Note

  • /antag permitted but consider also ANTITOXINS; coordinate with source of cytotoxin

Scope note

  • Substances that are toxic to cells; they may be involved in immunity or may be contained in venoms. These are distinguished from CYTOSTATIC AGENTS in degree of effect. Some of them are used as CYTOTOXIC ANTIBIOTICS. The mechanism of action of many of these are as ALKYLATING AGENTS or MITOSIS MODULATORS.

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D003603

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