A Novel Topoisomerase Inhibitor, Daurinol, Suppresses Growth of HCT116 Cells with Low Hematological Toxicity Compared to Etoposide

We report that daurinol, a novel arylnaphthalene lignan, is a promising potential anticancer agent with adverse effects that are less severe than those of etoposide, a clinical anticancer agent. Despite its potent antitumor activity, clinical use of etoposide is limited because of its adverse effect...

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Main Authors: Kyungsu Kang, Seung Hyun Oh, Ji Ho Yun, Eun Hye Jho, Ju-Hee Kang, Dulamjav Batsuren, Jigjidsuren Tunsag, Kwang Hwa Park, Minkyun Kim, Chu Won Nho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2011-11-01
Series:Neoplasia: An International Journal for Oncology Research
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1476558611800916