NCIt definition : A synthetic, noncardiotoxic aza-anthracenedione analogue with potential antineoplastic
activity. Pixantrone intercalates into DNA and induces topoisomerase II-mediated DNA
strand crosslinks, resulting in inhibition of DNA replication and tumor cell cytotoxicity.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It belongs
to the family of drugs called antitumor antibiotics.;