Pharmacologic Substance
batracylin
Definitions related to batracylin:
  • A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. It may kill cancer cells by causing damage to the DNA. Batracylin is a type of heterocyclic aryl amine.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • (daniquidone) A water-insoluble heterocyclic amide with potential antineoplastic activity. Daniquidone inhibits topoisomerases I and II, thereby inhibiting DNA replication and repair, and RNA and protein synthesis. The acetylated form of daniquidone is highly toxic and is capable of inducing unscheduled DNA synthesis; rapid acetylators are more likely to experience toxicity with this agent.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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