Nimustine
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Nimustine Definition
A nitrosourea with antineoplastic activity. Nimustine alkylates and crosslinks DNA, thereby causing DNA fragmentation, inhibition of protein synthesis, and cell death. (NCI05)
Nimustine Synonyms
Nimustine, ACNU, ACNU 50, N'-[4-amino-2-methyl-5-pyrimidinyl)methyl]-N-(2-chloroethyl)-N-nitrosourea, Nidran, Nimustine Hydrochloride, Nimustine hydrochloride, Pimustine Hydrochloride
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