NCIt definition : A radioactive isotope of phosphorus with beta particle-emitting radiocytotoxic activity.
Emitted by phosphorus P32, beta particles directly damage cellular DNA and, by ionizing
intracellular water to produce several types of cytotoxic free radicals and superoxides,
indirectly damage intracellular biological macromolecules, resulting in tumor cell
death.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A radioactive form of phosphorus used in the treatment of cancer. It is
also used to help locate areas of DNA damage.;
UNII : 690284A407;
InChIKey : OAICVXFJPJFONN-OUBTZVSYSA-N;
Chemical formula : P;
ChEBI ID : CHEBI:37972;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000044869; CDR0000044898;