Mustard Compounds

Strong alkylating and immunosuppressive agents whose biological activity is based on the presence of bis(2-chloroethyl)- groups. Although otherwise structurally diverse, the compounds have in common the capacity to contribute alkyl groups to DNA. They are generally highly toxic but include among their number many widely used and effective antineoplastic agents.

Year introduced: 1968

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Tree Number(s): D02.455.526.728

MeSH Unique ID: D009150

Entry Terms:

• Compounds, Mustard

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Organic Chemicals
Hydrocarbons
Hydrocarbons, Halogenated
Mustard Compounds
Mustard Gas
Nitrogen Mustard Compounds
Aniline Mustard
Bendamustine Hydrochloride
Chlorambucil +
Estramustine
Mannomustine
Mechlorethamine
Melphalan +
Phosphoramide Mustards +
Propylbenzilylcholine Mustard
Quinacrine Mustard
Uracil Mustard