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Compounds used in cytostatic treatment. They act as agents alkalising DNA, thereby blocking cell division, which is why they are used in the treatment of neoplasms. Rarely some of them are used as imunosuppressants (cyclophosphamide).
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(2009). Alkalising agents. In: Rovenský, J., Payer, J. (eds) Dictionary of Rheumatology. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-211-79280-3_33
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