NCIt definition : A synthetic indolocarbazole with antineoplastic activity. Edotecarin inhibits the
enzyme topoisomerase I through stabilization of the DNA-enzyme complex and enhanced
single-strand DNA cleavage, resulting in inhibition of DNA replication and decreased
tumor cell proliferation. (NCI04);
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. It is a type of topoisomerase
I inhibitor.;
UNII : 1V8X590XDP;
InChIKey : QMVPQBFHUJZJCS-NTKFZFFISA-N;
CAS number : 174402-32-5;
Molecule name : J-107088;
Chemical formula : C29H28N4O11;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000045074; CDR0000334457;