anthracycline analogue GPX-150

Definition / meaning of anthracycline analogue GPX-150

A synthetic non-cardiotoxic analogue of the anthracycline antibiotic doxorubicin with potential antineoplastic activity. Anthracycline analogue GPX-150 intercalates DNA and impedes the activity of topoisomerase II, inducing single and double-stranded breaks in DNA; inhibiting DNA replication and/or repair, transcription, and protein synthesis; and activating tumor cell apoptosis.

Listed under:

Find More About 'anthracycline analogue GPX-150'

Source(s):

The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

Leave a Comment