Mustard Agent

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Mustard Agent Definition

A blistering agent primarily containing sulfur and chlorine groups that alkylate with DNA to form DNA crosslinks, causing inhibition of DNA synthesis. (NCI)

Mustard Agent Synonyms

Mustard Agent

Terms in Mustard Agent category

Mustard Prodrug
Nitrogen Mustard Compound
Sulfur Mustard Compound

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