NCIt definition : A water-insoluble heterocyclic amide with potential antineoplastic activity. Daniquidone
inhibits topoisomerases I and II, thereby inhibiting DNA replication and repair, and
RNA and protein synthesis. The acetylated form of daniquidone is highly toxic and
is capable of inducing unscheduled DNA synthesis; rapid acetylators are more likely
to experience toxicity with this agent.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. It may kill cancer
cells by causing damage to the DNA. Batracylin is a type of heterocyclic aryl amine.;