Cytotoxins

Substances that are toxic to cells; they may be involved in immunity or may be contained in venoms. These are distinguished from CYTOSTATIC AGENTS in degree of effect. Some of them are used as CYTOTOXIC ANTIBIOTICS. The mechanism of action of many of these are as ALKYLATING AGENTS or MITOSIS MODULATORS.

Year introduced: 1978

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Tree Number(s): D27.888.569.213

MeSH Unique ID: D003603

Entry Terms:

• Cytotoxin
• Cytotoxic Agents
• Cytotoxic Agent
• Agent, Cytotoxic
• Cytolysins

Previous Indexing:

• Cytotoxicity Tests, Immunologic (1973-1977)
• specific cell (1966-1977)
• Toxins (1966-1977)

See Also:

• Antineoplastic Agents
• Cytostatic Agents

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Chemical Actions and Uses
Toxic Actions
Noxae
Cytotoxins
Hemolytic Agents