Synthesis, DNA interactions and activation of novel cytotoxic anthraquinones

Mitoxantrone is a dihydroxyanthracenedione derivative with significant clinical activity against advanced breast cancer, lymphoma and several types of leukaemia. However, as with all conventional anticancer agents, its non-specific nature results in dose-limiting systemic toxicity. The pharmacologic...

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Main Author: Giles, Yvonne
Published: De Montfort University 1999
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.391649