6-hydroxymethylacylfulvene

Definition / meaning of 6-hydroxymethylacylfulvene

A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. 6-hydroxymethylacylfulvene attaches to the cell’s DNA and may block cancer cell growth. It is a type of alkylating agent. Also called irofulven.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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