Pharmacologic Substance
etanidazole
Subclass of:
Nitroimidazoles
Definitions related to etanidazole:
  • A 2-nitroimidazole with radiosensitizing properties. Etanidazole depletes glutathione and inhibits glutathione transferase, thereby enhancing the cytotoxicity of ionizing radiation. This agent may also be useful as an imaging agent for identifying hypoxic, drug-resistant regions of primary tumors or metastases. (NCI04)
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A drug that increases the effectiveness of radiation therapy.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A nitroimidazole that sensitizes hypoxic tumor cells that are normally resistant to radiation therapy.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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