Disposition of a new alkylating agent [14C]mitoclomine (N,N-bis(2'-chloroethyl)4-amino-2-methyl-1-methoxy-naphthalene)

Xenobiotica. 1978 Oct;8(10):597-603. doi: 10.3109/00498257809069571.

Abstract

1. The absorption, distribution and elimination of a new alkylating agent, N,N-bis(2'-chloroethyl)4-amino-2-methyl-1-methoxynaphthalene (mitoclomine), labelled with 14C either in the dichloroethyl group or in the methoxy group, have been studied in mice and rats. 2. Expired 14CO2 of rats given [chloroethyl-14C[- or [methoxy-14C]mitoclomine amounted to 1.0 and 35% dose respectively, indicating that O-dealkylation occurs. 3. The part of the molecule carrying the cytotoxic group displayed a high affinity for lymphoid organs (thymus, spleen). This could explain some biological properties of this drug, especially the selective effects of mitoclomine on circulating lymphocytes.

MeSH terms

  • 1-Naphthylamine / analogs & derivatives
  • 1-Naphthylamine / metabolism
  • Animals
  • Autoradiography
  • Male
  • Mice
  • Nitrogen Mustard Compounds / metabolism*
  • Rats
  • Time Factors
  • Tissue Distribution

Substances

  • Nitrogen Mustard Compounds
  • mitoclomine
  • 1-Naphthylamine