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Anaxirone

A synthetic triepoxide alkylating agent with potential antineoplastic activity. Anaxirone alkylates DNA via actual or derived epoxide groups, resulting in inhibition of DNA synthesis. This agent has been shown to exhibit a broad spectrum of antineoplastic activity against experimental tumors, including those resistant to other alkylating agents.
Synonym:triglycidylurazol
Abbreviation:TGU
Chemical structure:1,2,4-triglycidylurazol
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