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Bisnafide

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Bisnafide Definition

A bis-naphthalimide compound with anticancer activity. Bisnafide selectively intercalates guanine-cytosine (GC) rich regions of DNA, thereby interfering with DNA replication machinery and activity of topoisomerase II. As a result, this agent causes potent cytotoxicity.

Bisnafide Synonyms

Bisnafide, BISNAFIDE, DMP 840

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