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Idarubicin + Daunorubicin

Development stage
Unknown
Lead developer
Pfizer
Modality
Nucleic Acid-Directed Small Molecules → Small Molecules, Covalent Small Molecules → Small Molecules, Classical Binding Small Molecules → Small Molecules
Administration
Intravenous
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Overview

Idarubicin + daunorubicin is a combination of two anthracycline antineoplastic agents primarily used in the treatment of acute leukemias, especially acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Both drugs act as DNA intercalators and inhibitors of topoisomerase II, leading to DNA strand breaks and inhibition of DNA replication and transcription. Idarubicin is a derivative of daunorubicin with greater potency and improved intracellular accumulation, resulting in stronger antileukemic effects. These agents are cell cycle-nonspecific cytotoxics that induce apoptosis through multiple mechanisms including free radical generation and interference with gene expression. The combination may be used in specific chemotherapy regimens for refractory or relapsed AML or ALL[1][5][6][8].

Brand names
CerubidineIdamycin
Other names
daunomycin4-demethoxydaunorubicin
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Targets

TOP2A (DNA topoisomerase II)DNATOP2B (DNA topoisomerase II beta)

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