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Contemporary Challenges in the Design of Topoisomerase II Inhibitors for Cancer Chemotherapy.

Authors :
Bailly, Christian
Source :
Chemical Reviews. Jul2012, Vol. 112 Issue 7, p3611-3640. 30p.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article discusses the molecule inhibitors of enzymes with the structural and chemical diversity of topoisomerase II modulators as anticancer agents. It mentions the development of chemical families of anticancer drugs which are classified as topoisomerase II poisons including epipodopodophyllotoxins, anthracyclines, and acridines. It says that potent cytotoxic agents are used to limit tumor growth and metastasis.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00092665
Volume :
112
Issue :
7
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Chemical Reviews
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
78096962
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1021/cr200325f