ATC Group: L01AC Ethylene imines

Carboquone is an anticancer alkylating agent, having chemical structure, 2,5-bis-(1-aziridinyl)3(2-carbamoyloxy-1-methoxyethyl)-6-methyl- 1,4- benzoquinone. The antitumor efficacies of carboquone were reported as excellent, however, the side effects are considerably strong.

Thiotepa is a polyfunctional cytotoxic agent related chemically and pharmacologically to the nitrogen mustard. The radiomimetic action of thiotepa is believed to occur through the release of ethylene imine radicals that, as in the case of irradiation therapy, disrupt the bonds of DNA, e.g. by alkylation of guanine at the N-7, breaking the linkage between the purine base and the sugar and liberating alkylated guanine.