Биологическая активность
Epirubicin is an anthracycline препарат used for chemotherapy. It can be used in combination with other medications to treat breast cancer in patients who have had surgery to remove the tumor. Similarly to other anthracyclines, epirubicin acts by intercalating DNA strands. Intercalation results in complex formation which inhibits DNA and RNA synthesis. It also triggers DNA cleavage by topoisomerase II, resulting in mechanisms that lead to клетка death. связывание to клетка membranes and plasma proteins may be involved in the compound's cytotoxic effects. Epirubicin also generates free radicals that cause клетка and DNA damage.
Оригинал на английском
Epirubicin is an anthracycline drug used for chemotherapy. It can be used in combination with other medications to treat breast cancer in patients who have had surgery to remove the tumor. Similarly to other anthracyclines, epirubicin acts by intercalating DNA strands. Intercalation results in complex formation which inhibits DNA and RNA synthesis. It also triggers DNA cleavage by topoisomerase II, resulting in mechanisms that lead to cell death. Binding to cell membranes and plasma proteins may be involved in the compound's cytotoxic effects. Epirubicin also generates free radicals that cause cell and DNA damage.
Химические свойства
- CAS №
- 56420-45-2
- Брутто-формула
- C₂₇H₂₉NO₁₁
- Мол. масса
- 543.52 г/моль
Хранение и физические свойства
- Условия хранения
- 2 года -20°C порошок, 2 недели 4°C в ДМСО, 6 мес. -80°C в ДМСО
Безопасность и документация
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