A molecule that carries the genetic instructions for all living organisms.
Related definitions
- polymerase chain reactionA sensitive laboratory test that makes millions of copies of specific DNA or RNA sequences from blood or bone marrow, allowing doctors to detect and monitor blood cancers and related genetic changes.
- mutationA change in the DNA (the genetic material in cells) that can affect how cells work. Mutations can be harmful, helpful or have no effect
- antimetabolitesMedicines that help stop cancer cells from multiplying by interfering with DNA production.
- anthracyclinesA cancer treatment that stop cancer cells from dividing by damaging their DNA. Examples include daunorubicin, doxorubicin (adriamycin), epirubicin, and idarubicin.
- alkylating agentAnti-cancer drugs that stop cancer cells from making more cells by targeting their DNA.
