A metabolite of the 2-nitroimidazole misonidazole with radiosensitizing properties
Flockhart, I.R.; Sheldon, P.W.; Stratford, I.J.; Watts, M.E.
International Journal of Radiation Biology and Related Studies in Physics Chemistry and Medicine 34(1): 91-94
1978
ISSN/ISBN: 0020-7616 PMID: 309446 Document Number: 131795
The ability of Ro 05-9963 [(1-(2-nitroimidazol-l-gl)-propan-2,3-diol)] to radiosensitize mice in vivo is reported. The sensitizing action of misonidazole and its metabolite are compared. Some of their chemical properties and toxicity towards hypoxic and aerobic cells are discussed in order to ascertain the potential usefulness of Ro 05-9963 as a chemical radiosensitizer.