Question #150095
what are the types of drugs acting on DNA. Describe the general mechanism of action of alkylating agents.
Expert's answer
An alkylating antineoplastic agent is an alkylating agent used in cancer treatment that attaches an alkyl group (CnH2n+1) to DNA. The alkyl group is attached to the guanine base of DNA, at the number 7 nitrogen atom of the purine ring.
