acodazole

Definition / meaning of acodazole

A synthetic imidazoquinoline with antineoplastic activity. Acodazole intercalates into DNA, resulting in disruption of DNA replication. Use of this agent has been associated with significant cardiotoxicity.

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

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