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What is
6-hydroxymethylacylfulvene
?Pronunciation: /sɪks hydroxymethylacylfulvene*/
6-hydroxymethylacylfulvene
Definition
A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. 6-hydroxymethylacylfulvene attaches to the cell’s DNA and may block cancer cell growth. It is a type of alkylating agent. Also called irofulven.