Chlorozotocin is a
nitrosourea. It is used for cancer therapy.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer concluded it was "probably carcinogenic" in 1990
It is an analogue of
streptozotocin
Streptozotocin or streptozocin ( INN, USP) (STZ) is a naturally occurring alkylating antineoplastic agent that is particularly toxic to the insulin-producing beta cells of the pancreas in mammals. It is used in medicine for treating certain can ...
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References
Alkylating antineoplastic agents
IARC Group 2A carcinogens
Monosaccharide derivatives
Nitrosoureas
Chloroethyl compounds
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