Medical Subject Headings

Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D003603
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D003603
Preferred Name

Cytotoxins

Definitions
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.
Synonyms
Cytotoxin
Cytotoxic Agent
Cytolysins
Cytotoxic Agents
Agent, Cytotoxic
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