Nitrosourea is both the name of a molecule, and a class of compounds that include a nitroso (R-NO) group and a urea. ==Examples== Examples include: Nitrosourea compounds are DNA alkylating agents and are often used in chemotherapy. They are lipophilic and thus can cross the blood–brain barrier, making them useful in the treatment of brain tumors...
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An anticancer drug that can cross the blood-brain barrier. Carmustine and lomustine are nitrosoureas.
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Alkylating agent used in the treatment of many neoplasms; an example is BCNU [N,N'-Bis(2-chloroethyl)-N-nitrosourea; carmustine]. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(ni-tro″so-u´re-ә) any of a group of cell cycle phase nonspecific alkylating agents that cross the blood-brain barrier and are used as antineoplastic agents.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: nī-trō′sō-ūr′ē-ă Definitions: 1. Alkylating agent used in the treatment of many neoplasms; an example is BCNU.
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any of various lipid-soluble, synthetic or naturally occurring alkylating agents that can cross the blood-brain barrier: used in the treatment of certain brain cancers.
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