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Zorubicin
Definition and Synonyms

Definition: A benzoyl-hydrazone derivative of the anthracycline antineoplastic antibiotic daunorubicin. Zorubicin intercalates into DNA and interacts with topoisomerase II, thereby inhibiting DNA replication and repair and RNA and protein synthesis. (NCI04)

Synonyms: Zorubicin, (2S-cis)-Benzoic Acid[1-[4-[3-amino-2,3,6-trideoxy-alpha-L-lyxo-hexopyranosyl)oxy]-1,2,3,4,6,11-hexahydro-2,5,12-trihydroxy-7-methoxy-6,11-dioxo-3-naphthacenyl]ethylidene]hydrazide, Benzoic Acid Hydrazide 3-Hydrazone with Daunorubicin, Benzoyl Hydrazone Daunorubicin, Daunorubicin Benzoylhydrazone Hydrochloride, RP 22050, RP-22050, Rubidazone, Zorubicin Hydrochloride, Zorubicin hydrochloride, Zorubicine

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