Pharmacologic Substance
ethoglucid
Definitions related to ethoglucid:
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(etoglucid) An epoxide compound with potential antineoplastic alkylating activity. Etoglucid is able to crosslink DNA via its epoxide group, resulting in disruption of DNA function and cell cycle arrest.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Alkylating antineoplastic agent used especially in bladder neoplasms. It is toxic to hair follicles, gastro-intestinal tract, and vasculature.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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