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tlk286

Anticancer agent

Anticancer agent
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
not curated
INTERACTIONS
none in our sources
PREGNANCY
not curated

Mechanism

TLK286 is a substrate for glutathione S-transferase (GST) that undergoes a β-elimination reaction, forming a glutathione conjugate and a nitrogen mustard. This nitrogen mustard is an active alkylating agent capable of alkylating cellular nucleophiles, resulting in cell killing and antitumor activity.

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Sources: Goodman & Gilman 14e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team