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Anthraquinone Compound

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Definition of Anthraquinone Compound

A subgroup of antineoplastic antibiotics Quinone derivatives of anthracene that exhibit cytotoxic activity through the intercalation of DNA and inhibition of topoisomerase II, a key enzyme involved in DNA synthesis.

Anthraquinone Compound is from the group

Intercalating Agent
Quinone Compound
Topoisomerase-II Inhibitor

Other Names for Anthraquinone Compound

Anthraquinone Compound
Anthracenedione
Anthracenediones
Anthraquinones
anthracenediones
anthraquinones

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