4-demethoxydaunorubicin
4-Demethoxydaunorubicin
4-Demethoxydaunorubicin (pronunciation: 4-de-meth-oxy-dau-no-rubi-cin) is a chemical compound that is a derivative of the antibiotic Daunorubicin.
Etymology
The term "4-Demethoxydaunorubicin" is derived from its parent compound, Daunorubicin, with the prefix "4-Demethoxy" indicating the removal of a methoxy group at the 4th position of the chemical structure.
Description
4-Demethoxydaunorubicin is a semi-synthetic anthracycline derivative. It is known for its potential in the treatment of various types of cancer. The compound works by intercalating into DNA and inhibiting topoisomerase II, which is crucial for DNA replication and transcription.
Related Terms
- Daunorubicin: The parent compound from which 4-Demethoxydaunorubicin is derived.
- Anthracycline: A class of drugs that 4-Demethoxydaunorubicin belongs to.
- Topoisomerase II: An enzyme that 4-Demethoxydaunorubicin inhibits to prevent DNA replication and transcription.
- DNA: The molecule that 4-Demethoxydaunorubicin interacts with to exert its effects.
- Cancer: The disease that 4-Demethoxydaunorubicin is primarily used to treat.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on 4-demethoxydaunorubicin
- Wikipedia's article - 4-demethoxydaunorubicin
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