estramustine

Estramustine (LEO-275) is a nitrogen mustard linked to estradiol, usually as phosphate. Estramustine has been used to treat prostatic neoplasms; also has radiation protective properties. Estramustine is selectively taken up by prostate cells and exerts antineoplastic effects by interfering with microtubule of dynamics and by reducing plasma levels of testosterone.

Estramustine phosphate sodium (Ro 21-8837/001) is an antimicrotubule chemotherapy agent; arrests prostate cancer cells in the G2/M phase of the cell cycle.

Estramustine phosphate can be used to treat prostatic neoplasms; also has radiation protective properties.

Alestramustine is a cytostatic antineoplastic agent. The drug, via its active metabolites, binds to microtubule-associated proteins and β-tubulin and interferes with microtubule function, thereby suppressing cell division. Due to its estrogen moiety, Ales

Estromustine is a major active metabolite of the cystotatic estrogen and nitrogen mustard alkylating antineoplastic agent estramustine phosphate, used in the therapy of prostate cancer.