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asaley

An L-leucine derivative of melphalan with antineoplastic activity. Asaley alkylates and crosslinks DNA, resulting in disruption of DNA synthesis.
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Synonym:Asalex
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
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