Pixantrone
Pixantrone (BBR 2778) dimaleate is a topoisomerase II inhibitor and DNA intercalator, with anti-tumor activity.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
144675-97-8
Product Name Alternative
BBR 2778
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H335
Target
Topoisomerase
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Cell Cycle/DNA Damage
Applications
Cancer-programmed cell death
Field of Research
Cancer
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/pixantrone-dimaleate.html
Purity
99.18
Solubility
DMSO : 50 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |H2O : ≥ 8.33 mg/mL
Smiles
O=C(O)/C=C\C(O)=O.O=C(O)/C=C\C(O)=O.O=C(C1=C(NCCN)C=CC(NCCN)=C12)C3=C(C=NC=C3)C2=O
Molecular Formula
C25H27N5O10
Molecular Weight
557.51
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
[1]Beeharry N, et al. Pixantrone induces cell death through mitotic perturbations and subsequent aberrant cell divisions. Cancer Biol Ther. 2015;16 (9) :1397-406.|[2]Hasinoff BB, et al. Mechanisms of Action and Reduced Cardiotoxicity of Pixantrone; a Topoisomerase II Targeting Agent with Cellular Selectivity for the Topoisomerase IIα Isoform. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2016 Feb;356 (2) :397-409.|[3]Cavalletti E, et al. Pixantrone (BBR 2778) has reduced cardiotoxic potential in mice pretreated with doxorubicin: comparative studies against doxorubicin and mitoxantrone. Invest New Drugs. 2007 Jun;25 (3) :187-95.|[4]Ubiali F, et al. Pixantrone (BBR2778) reduces the severity of experimental autoimmune myasthenia gravis in Lewis rats. J Immunol. 2008 Feb 15;180 (4) :2696-703.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, sealed storage, away from moisture)
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
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Isoform
Topo II
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