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Daunorubicin/Idarubicin

Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Daunorubicin and idarubicin are anthracycline chemotherapy agents that intercalate into DNA and inhibit topoisomerase II, leading to DNA strand breaks and cancer cell death.

Daunorubicin and idarubicin are anthracycline chemotherapy agents that intercalate into DNA and inhibit topoisomerase II, leading to DNA strand breaks and cancer cell death. Used for Acute myeloid leukemia (AML), Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).

At a glance

Generic nameDaunorubicin/Idarubicin
SponsorInstitute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China
Drug classAnthracycline chemotherapy agent
TargetTopoisomerase II; DNA
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Both drugs are anthracycline antibiotics that work by intercalating between DNA base pairs and inhibiting topoisomerase II, an enzyme essential for DNA replication and transcription. This dual mechanism causes double-strand DNA breaks and prevents cancer cell proliferation. They are particularly effective against rapidly dividing hematologic malignancies.

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