Alkylating Agents

Highly reactive chemicals that introduce alkyl radicals into biologically active molecules and thereby prevent their proper functioning. Many are used as antineoplastic agents, but most are very toxic, with carcinogenic, mutagenic, teratogenic, and immunosuppressant actions. They have also been used as components in poison gases.

Also Known As:

Alkylators; Agent, Alkylating; Agents, Alkylating; Alkylating Agent; Alkylator

Chemical Actions and Uses
- Toxic Actions: 365
  - Noxae: 123
    - Alkylating Agents: 4128
- Pharmacologic Actions: 160
  - Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action: 24
    - Alkylating Agents: 4128

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Disease

Drug/Important Bio-Agent (IBA)