Melphalan

Medications

Causes cross linking of DNA signaling apoptosis

Melphalan

Fundamentals:

• Alkylating agent
  • Stabilizes DNA-DNA leading to apoptosis
• Structure is similar to mustard gases
  • Except Nitrogen central atom and three bonds to central atom

LOC:

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Salient Similarites:

• Chlorambucil

Additional Information:

• Wikipedia