Irinotecan Hydrochloride Trihydrate
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Irinotecan hydrochloride trihydrate (CPT 11), a compound within the camptothecin family, is an inhibitor of Topo I (topoisomerase I) involved in cellular DNA replication and transcription. This compound is a prodrug which needs to be transformed by carboxylesterases to its active metabolite SN-38.
Effect
As a Topo I inhibitor, Irinotecan inhibits the religation step of the enzyme's normal action, inducing single stranded DNA breaks. These single stranded breaks are then converted to double-stranded breaks within the course of DNA replication which is reported to induce apoptosis or repair mechanisms as a result. Irinotecan has a therapeutic effect in malignant brain tumors, with increased efficacy when combined in neural stem cells therapies.
Alternative Names
Camptosar, Topotecin, Campto, Camptothecin 11, CPT-11, CPT 11, U-101440E, PNU-101440E, DQ-2805
(S)-4,11-diethyl-4-hydroxy-3,14-dioxo-3,4,12,14-tetrahydro-1H-pyrano[3',4':6,7]indolizino[1,2-b]quinolin-9-yl [1,4'-bipiperidine]-1'-carboxylate hydro
References
1. Goto, S., et al. 1996. Anticancer Res. 16(5A): 2507-2511. PMID: 8917343
2. Metz, MZ., et al. 2013. Stem Cells Transl Med. 2(12): 983-992. PMID: 24167321
3. Hong, SH., et al. 2013. Cancer Gene Ther. 20(12): 678-682. PMID: 24310061
Product Details | |
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Formula | C33H38N4O6.HCl.3H2O |
Molecular Weight | 677.18 |
CAS Number | 136572-09-3 |
Purity | >99% |
Solubility | DMSO, water |
Stability and Storage | Stable at -20°C. Keep away from direct sunlight. |