Pharmacologic Substance
mustard compounds
Subclass of:
Hydrocarbons, Halogenated
Definitions related to mustard compounds:
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Strong alkylating and immunosuppressive agents whose biological activity is based on the presence of bis(2-chloroethyl)- groups; although structurally diverse, the compounds have in common the capacity to contribute alkyl groups to DNA; they are generally highly toxic but include among their number many widely used and effective antineoplastic agents; use this term to cover the chemical warfare agent mustard gas.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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