Cancer Terms

Dianhydrogalactitol

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Dianhydrogalactitol Definition

A bifunctional hexitol derivative with potential antineoplastic activity. Dianhydrogalactitol alkylates and cross-links DNA via an epoxide group during all phases of the cell cycle, resulting in disruption of DNA function and cell cycle arrest. (NCI04)

Dianhydrogalactitol Synonyms

Dianhydrogalactitol, 1,2,5,6 dianhydrogalactitol, 1,2:5, 6-Dianhydrogalactitol, 1,2:5, 6-diepoxydulcitol, 1,2:5,6 dianhydrogalactitol, 1,2:5,6-Dianhydrodulcitol, 1,2:5,6-Diepoxydulcitol, 1,2:5,6-dianhydrodulcitol, DAG, Dianhydrodulcitol, Dulcitol diepoxide, Galactitol, Galactitol, 1,2:5,6-dianhydro- (8CI 9CI), dianhydrodulcitol, diepoxydulcitol, diepoxygalactitol, dulcitol diepoxide, galactitol, 1,2:5,6-dianhydro- (8CI 9CI)

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