10,11-Methylenedioxycamptothecin

CAS: 135415-73-5

Ref. 3D-FM179869

Product Information

• Name: 10,11-Methylenedioxycamptothecin
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 10,11-Methylenedioxycamptothecin (10,11-MDCT) is a nitro drug and an analog of camptothecin. It has significant cytotoxic activity against tumor cell lines and inhibits protein synthesis in these cells. 10,11-MDCT has been shown to have a binding constant with DNA of approximately 1 nM and binds to the minor groove of the DNA helix. It also has been shown to inhibit the transport of drugs across membranes that contain phospholipids. Studies on 10,11-MDCT in prostate cancer cells show that it is more potent than doxorubicin in inhibiting cell growth and inducing apoptosis. 10,11-MDCT also inhibits glycoside derivatives that are involved in the synthesis of DNA, RNA and proteins.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 392.4 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₁H₁₆N₂O₆
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder