Chemoprotective agent

Chemoprotective agent

In the treatment of cancer, chemoprotective agents are drugs which protect healthy tissue from the toxic effects of anticancer drugs.

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  • Chemoprotective entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms

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