Mutual Prodrugs and Carrier-Linked Approach Quiz
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What is the purpose of using estradiol in the prodrug estramustine?

  • To enhance the activity of normustard
  • To act as an alkylating agent
  • To slow the growth of cancer
  • To concentrate the drug in prostate cancer cells (correct)
  • What is the role of normustard in the prodrug estramustine?

  • Concentrates the drug in cancer cells
  • Acts as an alkylating agent (correct)
  • Enhances the activity of estradiol
  • Slows the growth of cancer
  • What is the function of the carrier (promoiety) in the mutual prodrug approach?

  • It acts as a targeting molecule
  • It delays the release of the active drug
  • It also has activity (correct)
  • It enhances the toxicity of the drug
  • What is the role of estradiol in the prodrug estramustine?

    <p>Concentrates the drug in prostate cancer cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the carrier (promoiety) in the mutual prodrug approach?

    <p>Enhances the activity of the drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does normustard do in the prodrug estramustine?

    <p>Acts as an alkylating agent</p> Signup and view all the answers

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