Peptichemio

A mixture of six synthetic oligopeptides, each containing MELPHALAN. It is used as a broad-spectrum antineoplastic due to its alkylating and antimetabolic actions but, is toxic to bone marrow, gastrointestinal system and vasculature.

Year introduced: 1991(1975)

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Tree Number(s): D02.455.526.728.650.594.690, D12.644.456.726

MeSH Unique ID: D010440

Registry Number: 9076-25-9

Previous Indexing:

• Nitrogen Mustard Compounds (1974)
• Peptides (1974)

Pharmacologic Action:

• Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic
• Antineoplastic Agents, Alkylating

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Organic Chemicals
Hydrocarbons
Hydrocarbons, Halogenated
Mustard Compounds
Nitrogen Mustard Compounds
Melphalan
Peptichemio

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Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Peptides
Oligopeptides
Peptichemio