alkylating agent
C29141
concept
An alkylating agent is a chemical compound that transfers alkyl groups to biological molecules, often DNA, leading to disruption of normal cellular function and frequently used in chemotherapy to kill rapidly dividing cells.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| chemotherapy medication | 2 |
| alkylating agent canonical | 1 |
Instances (3)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| cyclophosphamide | — |
| vincristine | chemotherapy medication |
| Taxotere | chemotherapy medication |