Next-generation anthracycline for the management of small cell lung cancer: focus on amrubicin

Michiko Yamamoto, Akira Takakura, Noriyuki MasudaDepartment of Respiratory Medicine, Kitasato University School of Medicine, Kitasato, JapanAbstract: Amrubicin is a totally synthetic anthracycline anticancer agent that acts as a potent topoisomerase II inhibitor. Amrubicin has been approved in Japan...

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Main Authors: Michiko Yamamoto, Akira Takakura, Noriyuki Masuda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2008-09-01
Series:Drug Design, Development and Therapy
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/next-generation-anthracycline-for-the-management-of-small-cell-lung-ca-a2275