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nimustine

A nitrosourea with antineoplastic activity. Nimustine alkylates and crosslinks DNA, thereby causing DNA fragmentation, inhibition of protein synthesis, and cell death.

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Synonym:	Nimustine Hydrochloride pimustine hydrochloride
US brand name:	ACNU 50
Foreign brand name:	Nidran
Abbreviation:	ACNU
Chemical structure:	N'-[4-amino-2-methyl-5-pyrimidinyl)methyl]-N-(2-chloroethyl)-N-nitrosourea

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