Description
Lomustine is a nitrosourea alkylator that exhibits anticancer chemotherapeutic activity. Lomustine is clinically used to treat various forms of cancer and is one component of the “PCV” regimen.
References
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Kamiya S. Synthesis of antitumor nitrosourea derivatives and chemical studies of their mechanism of action. Eisei Shikenjo Hokoku. 1986;(104):1-19. PMID: 3471287.