Ellipticine is a DNA intercalating agent and a DNA topoisomerase II inhibitor. Ellipticine is an alkaloid first extracted from trees of the species Ochrosia elliptica and Rauvolfia sandwicensis,[5][6] which inhibits the enzyme topoisomerase II via intercalative binding to DNA. Ellipticine is a known intercalator, capable of entering a DNA strand between base pairs. In its intercalated state, ellipticine binds strongly[9] and lies parallel to the base pairs, increasing the superhelical density of the DNA. Intercalated ellipticine binds directly to topoisomerase II, an enzyme involved in DNA replication, inhibiting the enzyme and resulting in powerful antitumour activity.
Ellipticine (NSC 71795) hydrochloride is a potent antineoplastic agent; inhibits DNA topoisomerase II activities.
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GW9662; TAS-103; TAS-103 dihydrochloride; BRD73954; PU-WS13; L189; SCR7; Ispinesib; Dasabuvir; Ellipticine; Rucaparib; Rucaparib phosphate; Rucaparib camsylate; CB-5083; Maytansinoid DM 1; Mirin; Dasabuvir sodium; Dexrazoxane Hydrochloride; Nedaplatin; CAY10572