Pharmacologic Substance
irofulven Audio
[ i-roh-ful-ven ]
Definitions related to irofulven:
  • A semisynthetic sesquiterpene derivative of illudin S, a natural toxin isolated from the fungus Omphalotus illudens. Irofulven alkylates DNA and protein macromolecules, forms adducts, and arrests cells in the S-phase of the cell cycle. This agent requires NADPH-dependent metabolism by alkenal/one oxidoreductase for activity. Irofulven is more active in vitro against tumor cells of epithelial origin and is more resistant to deactivation by p53 loss and MDR1 than other alkylating agents. (NCI04)
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. Irofulven attaches to the cell's DNA and may block cancer cell growth. It is a type of alkylating agent.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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