NCIt definition : A cyclopropylpyrroloindole prodrug analogue and DNA minor groove binding agent, with
antineoplastic activity. After hydrolysis, the cyclopropyl group of carzelesin alkylates
N3-adenine in a sequence-selective fashion. This results in tumor growth inhibition.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: An anticancer drug that belongs to the family of drugs called alkylating
agents.;