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DNA Crosslinking Agent

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DNA Crosslinking Agent Definition

Agents able to covalently bind to DNA causing inter- or intra-stranded cross-linking of DNA. The cross-linking results in misreading of the DNA code and inhibition of DNA synthesis. (NCI)

DNA Crosslinking Agent Synonyms

DNA Crosslinking Agent, DNA Crosslinker

Terms in DNA Crosslinking Agent category

AZP



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