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DHEA Mustard

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DHEA Mustard Definition

A steroidal alkylating agent with potential antineoplastic activity. Alkylating agents exert cytotoxic and, in some cases, chemotherapeutic effects by transferring alkyl groups to DNA, thereby damaging DNA and interfering with DNA replication and cell division. (NCI04)

DHEA Mustard Synonyms

DHEA Mustard, Dehydroepiandrosterone mustard, dehydroepiandrosterone mustard

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