The efficacy of many alkylating chemotherapeutic agents is significantly undermined by the cellular repair protein O6-alkylguanine-DNA alkyltransferase (AGT), which removes cytotoxic alkyl groups from ... There are currently more than 100 types of chemotherapy drugs on the market. Ingredients vary widely and generally include either chemical, plant, or synthetic components.

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