NCIt definition : A liposome-encapsulated form of the citrate salt of the anthracycline antineoplastic
antibiotic daunorubicin. Daunorubicin intercalates into DNA and interacts with topoisomerase
II, thereby inhibiting DNA replication and repair and RNA and protein synthesis. Liposomal
delivery of doxorubicin citrate improves drug penetration into tumors and decreases
drug clearance, thereby increasing the duration of therapeutic drug effects.;