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ChEBI

alkylating agent

Term ID
CHEBI:22333
Synonyms
Definition
Highly reactive chemical that introduces alkyl radicals into biologically active molecules and thereby prevents their proper functioning. It could be used as an antineoplastic agent, but it might be very toxic, with carcinogenic, mutagenic, teratogenic, and immunosuppressant actions. It could also be used as a component of poison gases.
References
Ontology
ChEBI  ( EBI )
Relationships
is a type of
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Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from alkylating agent
Phenotype where environments contain alkylating agent
Phenotype modified by environments containing alkylating agent
Human Disease / Model Data