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Cytotoxic chemotherapeutic agents under development with a possible future role in prostate cancer
Author(s) -
Creaven Patrick J.
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
the prostate
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.295
H-Index - 123
eISSN - 1097-0045
pISSN - 0270-4137
DOI - 10.1002/pros.2990050504
Subject(s) - prostate cancer , medicine , prostate , prostate disease , cancer , cytotoxic t cell , oncology , cancer research , biology , in vitro , genetics
New cytotoxic chemotherapeutic compounds under development or in early clinical trial which might be considered for clinical evaluation in prostatic carcinoma are discussed. The following classes of agents are considered: lipid‐soluble antifolates, anthracyclines, nitro‐soureas, and platinum analogues. A group of miscellaneous compounds is also discussed.