Mesh term Nitrogen Mustard Compounds
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Description
A group of alkylating agents derived from mustard gas, with the sulfur replaced by nitrogen. They were formerly used as toxicants and vesicants, but now function as antineoplastic agents. These compounds are also powerful mutagens, teratogens, immunosuppressants, and carcinogens.Browse to child terms:
Aniline Mustard
Bendamustine Hydrochloride
Chlorambucil
Estramustine
Mannomustine
Mechlorethamine
Melphalan
Phosphoramide Mustards
Propylbenzilylcholine Mustard
Quinacrine Mustard
Uracil Mustard
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