asaley
An L-leucine derivative of melphalan with antineoplastic activity. Asaley alkylates and crosslinks DNA, resulting in disruption of DNA synthesis.
| Synonym: | Asalex |
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| Chemical structure: | ethyl ester of N-acetyl-DL-sarcolysyl-L-leucine L-leucine, N-[N-acetyl-4-[bis-(2-chloroethyl)amino]-DL-phenylalanyl]-, ethylester L-leucine, N-[N-acetyl-4-[bis(2-chloroethyl)amino]-DL-phenylalanyl]-, ethyl ester (9CI) leucine, N-[N-acetyl-3-[p-[bis(2-chloroethyl)amino]phenyl]-DL-alanyl]-, ethyl ester, L- (8CI) |
| IND number: | 10008 |
| NSC code: | 167780 |