Epirubicin [epirubicin]

topical
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Terms

4'-Epi-Adriamycin
4'-Epi-Doxorubicin
4'-Epi-DXR
4'-Epiadriamycin
4'-Epidoxorubicin
Ellence
EPI-cell
Epilem
Epirubicin Hydrochloride
Farmorubicin
Farmorubicina
Farmorubicine
IMI-28
NSC-256942
Pharmorubicin

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Definition

An anthracycline which is the 4'-epi-isomer of doxorubicin. The compound exerts its antitumor effects by interference with the synthesis and function of DNA.

DUI
D015251 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0023488
CAS
5,12-Naphthacenedione, 10-((3-amino-2,3,6-trideoxy-alpha-L-arabino-hexopyranosyl)oxy)-7,8,9,10-tetrahydro-6,8,11-trihydroxy-8-(hydroxyacetyl)-1-methoxy-, (8S-cis)-
Previous indexing
Doxorubicin (1973-1988)
History note
89
Public note
89

D Chemicals and Drugs
D02.455 Hydrocarbons 139
D02.455.426 Hydrocarbons, Cyclic 24
D02.455.426.559 Hydrocarbons, Aromatic 50
D02.455.426.559.847 Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons 469
D02.455.426.559.847.562 Naphthacenes 3
D02.455.426.559.847.562.050 Anthracyclines 349
D02.455.426.559.847.562.050.200 Daunorubicin 198
D02.455.426.559.847.562.050.200.175 Doxorubicin 588
D02.455.426.559.847.562.050.200.175.200 Epirubicin 41
D04.615.562 Naphthacenes 3
D04.615.562.050 Anthracyclines 349
D04.615.562.050.200 Daunorubicin 198
D04.615.562.050.200.175 Doxorubicin 588
D04.615.562.050.200.175.200 Epirubicin 41
D09.408 Glycosides 234
D09.408.051 Aminoglycosides 124
D09.408.051.059 Anthracyclines 349
D09.408.051.059.200 Daunorubicin 198
D09.408.051.059.200.175 Doxorubicin 588
D09.408.051.059.200.175.200 Epirubicin 41