CTX
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-002174
A drug used to treat many types of cancer and a certain type of kidney disease in children. CTX damages the cell’s DNA and may kill cancer cells. It may also lower the body’s immune response. CTX is a type of alkylating agent. Also called cyclophosphamide.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-002174 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Expansions | cyclophosphamide |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A drug used to treat many types of cancer and a certain type of kidney disease in children. CTX damages the cell’s DNA and may kill cancer cells. It may also lower the body’s immune response. CTX is a type of alkylating agent. Also called cyclophosphamide.",
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