Describes a poisonous substance which harms an organism by damaging its DNA thereby capable of causing mutations or cancer.
Refers to compounds that interfere with normal functioning of genetic material (i.e., DNA). For example, the antitumor antibiotic family of duocarmycin drugs.
A toxic agent that damages DNA molecules in genes, causing mutations, tumours, etc.
A substance that has the ability to produce DNA damage.
Toxic to the genetic material in cells.
A substance possessing the potential to inflict harm to DNA is capable of inducing genetic mutations or causing malignant tumors, commonly known as cancer.