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개요Dexrazoxane is the dextro-isomer of razoxane approved as a protectant against the cardiotoxicity of doxorubicin in breast cancer patients. This agent does not alter the anticancer effect of doxorubicin. Its mode of action suggests a chelation of free radicals. In mice, dexrazoxane also offers protection against cardiac side effects of epirubicin, but not mitoxantrone.

용도Dexrazoxane is a cardioprotective compound against anthracyclines. It is highly protective in reducing anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity and extravasation injury. It functions by inhibiting topoisomerase II without inducing DNA strand breaks. Dexrazoxane is a + enantiomer of razoxane.

일반 설명Dexrazoxane is a member of bis(2,6-dioxopiperazines), that functions as a topoisomerase 2 catalytic inhibitor. Dexrazoxane is a free radical scavenger. It might protect the heart from doxorubicin-associated damage. Dexrazoxane acts as a cardiopulmonary protectant, while treating Hodgkin′s disease (HD). It functions as a chelating agent, which limits the formation of anthracycline-iron complexes. It is used to synthesize antimalarial drugs.