This table provides an overview of the main types and examples of anticancer drugs, along with their primary mechanisms of action. The types include alkylating agents, antimetabolites, cytotoxic antibiotics, plant derivatives, hormones/antagonists, protein kinase inhibitors, monoclonal antibodies. Alkylating agents work by cross-linking DNA. Antimetabolites block DNA and RNA synthesis. Antibiotics have multiple effects on DNA and RNA synthesis and topoisomerase action. Plant derivatives disrupt microtubule assembly or inhibit topoisomerases. Hormones antagonize hormone-dependent tumor growth. Kinase inhibitors block growth factor receptor signaling. Antibodies block cell proliferation or prevent angiogenesis.
This table provides an overview of the main types and examples of anticancer drugs, along with their primary mechanisms of action. The types include alkylating agents, antimetabolites, cytotoxic antibiotics, plant derivatives, hormones/antagonists, protein kinase inhibitors, monoclonal antibodies. Alkylating agents work by cross-linking DNA. Antimetabolites block DNA and RNA synthesis. Antibiotics have multiple effects on DNA and RNA synthesis and topoisomerase action. Plant derivatives disrupt microtubule assembly or inhibit topoisomerases. Hormones antagonize hormone-dependent tumor growth. Kinase inhibitors block growth factor receptor signaling. Antibodies block cell proliferation or prevent angiogenesis.
This table provides an overview of the main types and examples of anticancer drugs, along with their primary mechanisms of action. The types include alkylating agents, antimetabolites, cytotoxic antibiotics, plant derivatives, hormones/antagonists, protein kinase inhibitors, monoclonal antibodies. Alkylating agents work by cross-linking DNA. Antimetabolites block DNA and RNA synthesis. Antibiotics have multiple effects on DNA and RNA synthesis and topoisomerase action. Plant derivatives disrupt microtubule assembly or inhibit topoisomerases. Hormones antagonize hormone-dependent tumor growth. Kinase inhibitors block growth factor receptor signaling. Antibodies block cell proliferation or prevent angiogenesis.
Type Group Examples Main mechanism Alkylating and related agents Nitrogen mustards Cyclophosphamide, ifosfamide, chlorambucil, melphalan, estramustine, ntrastrand cross- lin!ing of "NA Nitrosoureas #omustine, carmustine, $latinum compounds Carboplatin, cisplatin, o%aliplatin