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Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D002066
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D002066
Preferred Name

Busulfan

Definitions
An alkylating agent having a selective immunosuppressive effect on BONE MARROW. It has been used in the palliative treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia (MYELOID LEUKEMIA, CHRONIC), but although symptomatic relief is provided, no permanent remission is brought about. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), busulfan is listed as a known carcinogen.
Synonyms
Glyzophrol
n-Butane-1,3-di(methylsulfonate)
Mylecytan
Myleran
Busulfan Wellcome
Wellcome, Busulfan
1,4-Butanediol, dimethanesulfonate
Busulphan
Myléran
Busulfex
Myelosan
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