brostallicin hydrochloride

Definition / meaning of brostallicin hydrochloride

A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. Brostallicin hydrochloride binds to DNA and may kill cancer cells. It may also help other drugs kill cancer cells. It is a type of DNA minor groove binding agent.

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

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