6-hydroxymethylacylfulvene
A substance that is used in the treatment of cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called alkylating agents. Also called irofulven. | ||||
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Irofulven
Irofulven or 6-hydroxymethylacylfulvene (also known as HMAF of MGI-114) is a substance that is used in the treatment of cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called alkylating agents.
Irofulven is an analogue of illudin S, a sesquiterpene toxin found in mushrooms of the genus Omphalotus.
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