Uses
Ambamustine (PTT119) is a new bifunctional alkylating agent and induces DNA damage by alkylating mechanisms. Ambamustine interferes with late steps in murine mammary tumor virus (MuMTV) processing and maturation and reduces production of the B-type retrovirus MuMTV. Ambamustine possesses cytolytic and antiviral activities[1][2].
References
[1] M J Yagi, et al. Interference of mouse mammary tumor virus replication by PTT.119 [p-fluoro-L-phe-m-bis-(2-chloroethyl)amino-L-phe-met ethoxy HCl]--an antitumor agent. J Natl Cancer Inst. 1986 Mar;76(3):493-501. PMID:3005743
[2] A Ardizzoni, et al. Ambamustine in the second-line treatment of patients with small-cell lung cancer: a phase II Fonicap study. Am J Clin Oncol. 2000 Feb;23(1):22-5. DOI:
10.1097/00000421-200002000-00005
