ALKYLATING AGENTS
\ˈalkɪlˌe͡ɪtɪŋ ˈe͡ɪd͡ʒənts], \ˈalkɪlˌeɪtɪŋ ˈeɪdʒənts], \ˈa_l_k_ɪ_l_ˌeɪ_t_ɪ_ŋ ˈeɪ_dʒ_ə_n_t_s]\
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Highly reactive chemicals that introduce alkyl radicals into biologically active molecules and thereby prevent their proper functioning. Many are used as antineoplastic agents, but most are very toxic, with carcinogenic, mutagenic, teratogenic, and immunosuppressant actions. They have also been used as components in poison gases.
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