anticancer drugs that can stop or slow down biochemical reactions in cells.
A family of anticancer drugs that replace normal vitamins to starve cancer cells.
A group of anti-cancer drugs that prevent cell from growing and dividing by blocking the chemical reactions required in the cell to produce DNA. Drugs of this type include 6-mercaptopurine, azathioprine, thioguanine, methotrexate, and cytarabine. (See Chemotherapy)
Anticancer drugs that interfere with the processes of DNA production, thus preventing cell division
Anticancer drugs that are like substances needed by cells for normal growth
Anticancer drugs that block the chemical reactions necessary for the cell to produce DNA. Antimetabolites act as normal cell nutrients and the cancer cells "consume" the drug as food and then it dies.
Anticancer drugs that closely resemble substances needed by cells for normal growth. The rumor cells uses the drug instead and "starves" for lack of proper substance.
Substances that interfere with the body’s chemical processes, such as creating proteins, DNA, and other chemicals needed for cell growth and reproduction. In treating cancer, antimetabolite drugs interferes with DNA production, which in turn prevents cell division and growth of tumors. ( See also DNA).
A group of anticancer drugs that resemble nutrients that a cell needs to grow. Once inside the cell, they interfere with the dividing process and prevent cell growth.
