NCIt definition : The R-isomer of a synthetic quinoxaline phenoxypropionic acid derivative with proapoptotic
and antiproliferative activities. R( )XK469 selectively inhibits topoisomerase II-beta,
blocks activation of MEK/MAPK signaling kinases, stimulates caspases, and upregulates
p53-dependent proteins, including cyclins A and B1, thereby arresting cancer cells
in the G2/M phase of the cell cycle. Both R( ) and S(-) isomers of this agent are
cytotoxic, although the R-isomer is more potent. (NCI05);
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A substance that is being studied in the treatment of leukemia. It belongs
to the family of drugs called topoisomerase inhibitors.;