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Alkylating Activity

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Alkylating Activity Definition

Alkylating Activity in biological systems is typically a process of covalent bonding in which a chemical substance replaces hydrogen atom(s) in biologically active molecules with alkyl radical(s), hindering proper function. DNA alkylation results in strand cross-linking and can inhibit DNA replication.

Alkylating Activity Synonyms

Alkylation

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