Carzelesin

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Definition[edit | edit source]

An anticancer drug.

Pronunciation[edit | edit source]

Kar-ZEH-leh-sin

Classification[edit | edit source]

Carzelesin belongs to the family of drugs called alkylating agents.

Chemistry[edit | edit source]

A cyclopropylpyrroloindole prodrug analogue. A DNA minor groove binding agent.

Clinical use[edit | edit source]

It is an experimental therapy at this time.

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