Altretamine: The precise mechanism by which HEXALEN exerts its cytotoxic effect is unknown. Structurally, HEXALEN resembles the alkylating agent triethylenemelamine, yet in vitro tests for alkylating activity of HEXALEN and its metabolitics have been negative. HEXALEN has been demonstrated to be efficacious for certain ovarian tumors resistant to classical alkylating agents. Metabolism of altretamine is a requirement of cytotoxicity.
Source: Diseases Database
Altretamine: An alkylating agent proposed as an antineoplastic. It also acts as a chemosterilant for male houseflies and other insects.
Source: MeSH 2007
Source - MeSH 2007
Source - MeSH 2007
The following list attempts to classify Altretamine into categories where each line is subset of the next.
Source: Diseases Database
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