NCIt definition : A dioxolane derivative and a novel L-configuration deoxycytidine analogue with potent
antineoplastic activity. When incorporated into growing chain during DNA replication,
troxacitabine stops DNA polymerization due to its unnatural L-configuration, in contrast
to the normal nucleotides with D-configuration. As a result, this agent terminates
DNA synthesis upon incorporated into DNA molecules, and consequently interrupts tumor
cell proliferation.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A drug being studied for use as an anticancer agent.;