Medical Dictionary – The definition of Alkylating Agents
Alkylating agents is a form of chemotherapy drug. Examples of alkylating agents are ifosfamide,cyclophosphamide and melphalan.The alkylating agent will bind the DNA and prevent the complete separation of the two DNA chains in cell division. The side effects of alkylating agent may include interference of the gametogenesis. Alkylating agent may lead to sterility in men.
Alkylating agents is a form of chemotherapy drug. Examples of alkylating agents are ifosfamide,cyclophosphamide and melphalan.The alkylating agent will bind the DNA and prevent the complete separation of the two DNA chains in cell division. The side effects of alkylating agent may include interference of the gametogenesis. Alkylating agent may lead to sterility in men.