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mitolactol

A synthetic derivative of hexitol with antineoplastic and radiosensitizing properties. Mitolactol alkylates DNA via actual or derived epoxide groups, resulting in inhibition of DNA and RNA synthesis.
Synonym:Dibromdicil
dibromodulcitol
Foreign brand name:Elobromol
Mitolac
Abbreviation:DBD
Chemical structure:6-dibromodideoxydulcitol
6-dibromodulcitol
IND number:5217
NSC code:104800
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