Topoisomerase

Doxorubicin hydrochloride (Adriamycin) belongs to the anthracycline class of antibiotics and is an inhibitor of human DNA topoisomerase I II (IC50=0.8 2.67 μM). Doxorubicin hydrochloride exhibits cytotoxicity and antitumor activity. Doxorubicin hydrochloride reduces the phosphorylation of AMPK and its downstream target protein acetyl coenzyme A carboxylase, and induces apoptosis and autophagy.

Datopotamab deruxtecan (DS-1062) is a trophoblast cell surface antigen 2 (TROP2)-targeted antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) with antitumor activity. Datopotamab deruxtecan induces significant antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity in the presence of peripheral blood lymphocytes and inhibits tumor growth in xenograft models.

Dxd (OQM5SD32BQ) is a potent inhibitor of DNA topoisomerase I with an IC50 of 0.31 μM. It is used as a conjugated drug of HER2-targeting ADC.

Trovafloxacin is a broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibiotic that inhibits the activity of DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, enzymes involved in DNA replication. It also acts as an effective and specific inhibitor of the pannexin 1 channel (PANX1, IC50 = 4 μM).

Ellipticine (Elliptisine) is a potent antineoplastic agent exhibiting multiple mechanisms of action, IC50 of 0.67±0.06, 1.25±0.13, 1.25±0.13, 0.67±0.06, 0.27±0.02, 0.49±0.04, 0.44±0.03, and 1.48±0.62 μM for Leukemia HL-60, Breast adenocarcinoma MCF-7, Breast adenocarcinoma MCF-7, Leukemia HL-60, Neuroblastoma IMR-32, Neuroblastoma UKF-NB-4, Neuroblastoma UKF-NB-3, and Glioblastoma U87 mg cell, respectively.

Niranthin is a potent anti-leishmanial agent, inhibits the relaxation activity of heterodimeric type IB topoisomerase of L. donovani and acts as a non-competitive inhibitor interacting with both subunits of the enzyme. Niranthin also exhibits anti-hepatitis B virus, antiinflammatory and antiallodynic actions.

Suramin Sodium Salt (BAY-205) is a sodium salt form of suramin, a polysulphonated naphthylurea with potential antineoplastic activity. Suramin blocks the binding of various growth factors, including insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I), epidermal growth factor (EGF), platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), and tumor growth factor-beta (TGF-beta), to their receptors, thereby inhibiting endothelial cell proliferation and migration. This agent also inhibits vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)- and basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF)-induced angiogenesis; retroviral reverse transcriptase; uncoupling of G-proteins from receptors; topoisomerases; cellular folate transport; and steroidogenesis.

Epirubicin hydrochloride (Pharmorubicin) is an adriamycin derivative, a topoisomerase (Topo) inhibitor, and a Forkhead box protein p3 (Foxp3) inhibitor. Epirubicin hydrochloride has antitumor activity.

XR 5944 is an antitumor compound that targets DNA, is a topoisomerase inhibitor, inhibits ER activity, and can be used to study colon and lung cancer.

Etoposide (VP-16-213) is a topoisomerase II inhibitor that inhibits DNA synthesis by forming a complex with topoisomerase II and DNA (IC50=60.3 μM). Etoposide has antitumor activity and induces apoptosis and autophagy.

Irinotecan (CPT-11), a derivative of camptothecin, is an inhibitor of DNA topoisomerase I (Topo I). Irinotecan has antitumor activity by preventing DNA strand reattachment through binding to the Topo I complex, resulting in double-stranded DNA breaks and cell death.

Ledoxantrone trihydrochloride is a Top II inhibitor with anticancer activity and is used in the study of digestive disorders and urologic disorders.

Lamellarin D (Lamellarine D), a hexacyclic pyrrolizidine alkaloid isolated from marine invertebrates, is a mitochondria-targeted topoisomerase I inhibitor and a pro-apoptotic agent.

EIDD-1931 (Beta-d-N4-hydroxycytidine) is a ribonucleoside analog with antiviral activity that inhibits the replication of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus [SARS-CoV] in Vero 76 cells, Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus [MERS-CoV] in Calu-3 2B4 cells, and SARS-CoV-2 in Vero cells (IC50s = 0.1, 0.15, and 0.3 μM, respectively).

Daunorubicin hydrochloride (Rubidomycin hydrochloride), an anthracycline aminoglycoside antineoplastic, inhibits DNA replication and repair and RNA and protein synthesis.

Aldoxorubicin hydrochloride is an albumin-binding prodrug of Doxorubicin, a DNA topoisomerase II inhibitor. Aldoxorubicin hydrochloride is released from albumin under acidic conditions. Aldoxorubicin hydrochloride exhibits potent antitumor activities in various cancer cell lines and in murine tumor models.

Gemifloxacin mesylate (Gemifloxacin mesylate) inhibits activities of DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, thereby inhibiting DNA replication and eventually bacterial growth. Gemifloxacin Mesylate is the mesylate salt form of gemifloxacin, a synthetic broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone with antibacterial activity. This fluoroquinolone exerts an enhanced spectrum of activity against gram-positive bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumonia and Staphylococcus aureus, in addition to its activity against gram-negative bacteria.

Levofloxacin ((-)-Ofloxacin) is a synthetic fluoroquinolone antibiotic that inhibits the superhelical activity of bacterial DNA rotamase and prevents DNA replication. Levofloxacin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections.

Simmitecan hydrochloride is a camptothecin derivative, a topoisomerase I inhibitor with anticancer activity, which can be used to study is solid tumors.

SN-38 (NK012) is the active metabolite of Irinotecan, a DNA topoisomerase I (Topo I) inhibitor, which inhibits DNA and RNA synthesis (IC50=0.077 1.3 μM). SN-38 has antitumor activity and induces autophagy.

Exatecan (DX-8951f) is a DNA topoisomerase I (TOP1) inhibitor with an IC50 value of 2.2 μM (0.975 μg mL).Exatecan has antitumor activity and may be used in cancer research.

Mitoxantrone (mitozantrone) is an anthracenedione antibiotic with antineoplastic activity. Mitoxantrone intercalates into and crosslinks DNA, thereby disrupting DNA and RNA replication. This agent also binds to topoisomerase II, resulting in DNA strand breaks and inhibition of DNA repair. Mitoxantrone is less cardiotoxic compared to doxorubicin.

AQ4 is a topoisomerase II inhibitor and DNA-inserting agent that displays antitumor activity in CRC cell lines.

Groenlandicine is a protoberberine alkaloid from Coptidis Rhizoma. Groenlandicine exhibits moderate inhibitory effect with IC50 value of 154.2 μM for human recombinant aldose reductase (HRAR). Groenlandicine selectively induces topoisomerase I-mediated DN

Ciprofloxacin (Bay-09867), a synthetic broad spectrum fluoroquinolone antibiotic, inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase. It is more active against Gram-negative bacteria than Gram-positive bacteria.

Topotecan (NSC-609669) is a Topoisomerase I inhibitor,and is an antineoplastic agent used to treat ovarian cancer that works by inhibiting DNA topoisomerases.

Idarubicin hydrochloride (Zavedos), a hydrochloride salt form of Idarubicin, is a DNA topoisomerase II (topo II) inhibitor for MCF-7 cells ( IC50: 3.3 ng mL).

Pirarubicin (Theprubicin) is an anthracycline antibiotic. It is also a DNA RNA synthesis inhibitor that intercalates into DNA and interacts with topoisomerase II, utilized as an antineoplastic agent.

Ellagic acid (Gallogen), a thickened tetracyclic natural product, is a potent CK2 inhibitor (IC50=40 nM; Ki=20 nM) with ATP-competitive properties. Ellagic acid is an antioxidant and also possesses antiproliferative activity.

LMP744 hydrochloride (NSC-706744 hydrochloride) is a DNA intercalator and Topoisomerase I (Top1) inhibitor with antitumor activity. 

Zoliflodacin (ETX0914) (ETX0914, AZD0914) is a new bacterial DNA gyrase topoisomerase inhibitor. Zoliflodacin has potent in vitro antibacterial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms, including S. aureus (MIC90: 0.25 μg mL).

Ciprofloxacin monohydrochloride (Bay-09867 hydrochloride) is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial carboxyfluoroquinoline.

Topotecan hydrochloride (NSC609699) is an antineoplastic agent used to treat ovarian cancer.

XR-11576 HCl is a novel orally active dual topoisomerase I and II inhibitor with antitumor activity.

Pixantrone dimaleate (Pixantrone Maleate) (BBR 2778 dimaleate) is an experimental antineoplastic drug.

Topovale (ARC111) is a potent inhibitor of topoisomerase I. Topovale inhibits hypoxia-mediated accumulation of hypoxia-inducible factor-1alpha. Topovale exhibited low nM cytotoxicity against a panel of cancer cells. Topovale cytotoxicity as well as Topovale-induced apoptosis was reduced > 100-fold in CPT-resistant topoisomerase I (TOP1)-deficient P388 CPT45 cells as compared with P388 cells.

Irinotecan Hydrochloride (CPT-11 hydrochloride) is the hydrochloride salt of a semisynthetic derivative of camptothecin. Irinotecan, a prodrug, is converted to a biologically active metabolite 7-ethyl-10-hydroxy-camptothecin (SN-38) by a carboxylesterase-converting enzyme. One thousand-fold more potent than its parent compound irinotecan, SN-38 inhibits topoisomerase I activity by stabilizing the cleavable complex between topoisomerase I and DNA, resulting in DNA breaks that inhibit DNA replication and trigger apoptotic cell death. Because ongoing DNA synthesis is necessary for irinotecan to exert its cytotoxic effects, it is classified as an S-phase-specific agent.

Camptothecin (CPT) belongs to the alkaloid group of natural products and is a specific DNA topoisomerase I (Topo I) inhibitor (IC50=679 nM) with specificity. Camptothecin has antitumor activity and induces apoptosis.

Novobiocin Sodium (Albamycinsodium) binds to DNA gyrase and blocks adenosine triphosphatase (ATPase) activity. Novobiocin sodium is an antibiotic compound derived from Streptomyces niveus. It has a chemical structure similar to coumarin.

Mitoxantrone dihydrochloride (NSC-301739) is the hydrochloride salt of an anthracenedione antibiotic with antineoplastic activity. It is a type II topoisomerase inhibitor.

Nifurpirinol (P-7138) is an antimicrobial compound that is acutely toxic to milkfish (Chanos chanos) species. Nifurpirinol selectively disrupts the activity of collagen-producing 1alpha2 cells in the Fli colRN zebrafish line.

Pyrazoloacridine (PD 115934) is a nucleic acid binding agent that inhibits the activity of topo I and II with an IC50 of 1.25 μM in K562 cells. Pyrazoloacridine shows anti-cancer activity.

Leurubicin (N-Leucyldoxorubicin) is a potential Top II inhibitor for the study of bacterial infections .

Irinotecan hydrochloride trihydrate (CPT-11 HCl Trihydrate) keeps DNA from unwinding by inhibiting topoisomerase 1.

Betulinic acid (ALS-357) is a pentacyclic lupane-type triterpene derivative of betulin (isolated from the bark of Betula alba, the common white birch) which has antiretroviral, antimalarial, and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as a more recently discovered potential as an anticancer agent, by inhibition of topoisomerase.

Cu(II)-Elesclomol is a complex formed by the anticancer agent Elesclomol and Cu(II), which selectively transports copper to mitochondria.Cu(II)-Elesclomol has anticancer activity, inhibits the growth of human leukemia K562 cells, and induces cell-cycle arrest, and is used in the study of leukemias.

1. Berberine (Umbellatine) is a potent oral hypoglycemic agent with beneficial effects on lipid metabolism. 2. Berberine may as a broad-spectrum anti-microbial medicine, a complementary therapeutic agent for HIV AIDS. 3. Berberine seems to act as an herbal antidepressant and a neuroprotector against neurodegenerative disorders. 4. Berberine is used in histology for staining heparin in mast cells. As a natural dye, berberine has a colour index of 7516. 5. Berberine reduces hepatic fat content in rats with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease; also prevents proliferation of hepatic stellate cells (HSCs), which are central for the development of fibrosis during liver injury. 6. Berberine can ameliorate proinflammatory cytokines-induced intestinal epithelial tight junction damage in vitro, and berberine may be one of the targeted therapeutic agents that can restore barrier function in intestinal disease states. 7. Berberine has antineoplastic effects, including breast cancer, leukemia, melanoma, epidermoid carcinoma, hepatoma, pancreatic cancer, oral carcinoma, tongue carcinoma, glioblastoma, prostate carcinoma and gastric carcinoma, etc.

Cinoxacin (Compound 64716), an older synthetic antimicrobial, was related to the quinolone class of antibiotics. Its activity was similar to oxolinic acid and nalidixic acid.