| Literature DB >> 12171548 |
Abstract
Acridine derivatives are one of the oldest classes of bioactives, widely used as antibacterial and antiprotozoal agents. Some work in these areas continues, but recent research has focused mainly on their use as anticancer drugs, because of the ability of the acridine chromophore to intercalate DNA and inhibit topoisomerase enzymes.Entities:
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Year: 2002 PMID: 12171548 DOI: 10.2174/0929867023369277
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Med Chem ISSN: 0929-8673 Impact factor: 4.530