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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Gimatecan (STI481) is a potent topoisomerase I inhibitor. Gimatecan is an orally bioavailable camptothecin analogue with antitumor activity.

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

IndiMitecan (LMP776) is an inhibitor of topoisomerase I (Top1) with anticancer activities [1].

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

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).

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.

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.

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

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).

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.

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

9-Methoxycamptothecin (MCPT) has antitumour activities through topoisomerase inhibition.

Bisantrene (CL216942) is an anthracenyl bishydrazone with antineoplastic activity. Bisantrene intercalates with and disrupts the configuration of DNA, resulting in DNA single-strand breaks, DNA-protein crosslinking, and inhibition of DNA replication. This agent is similar to doxorubicin in activity, but unlike doxorubicin, does not exhibit cardiotoxicity.

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

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

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

DRF-1042, an orally active camptothecin analog, exhibits anticancer and insecticidal activities by inhibiting DNA topoisomerase I. It has been studied for its efficacy against solid tumors, including prostate and colon cancers.

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.

Lurtotecan (GI147211) is a semisynthetic Camptothecin analog. Lurtotecan is a topoisomerase I inhibitor with anticancer effects.

Ellipticine hydrochloride (NSC-71795 (hydrochloride)) is a potent antineoplastic agent; inhibits DNA topoisomerase II activities.

Norfloxacin (MK-0366)(Norxacin) is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.

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.

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.

β-Lapachone (ARQ-501) is a specific DNA topoisomerase I inhibitor, and no inhibitory activities against DNA topoisomerase II or ligase.

Aurintricarboxylic acid (NSC-4056) is a strong inhibitor of topoisomerases and other nucleases. It is a potent inhibitor of ribonuclease and topoisomerase II by preventing the binding of the nucleic acid to the enzyme.

Coralyne chloride is a protoberberine with strong anticancer activity. It can be used to prepare Coralyne derivatives, a fluorescent DNA-based molecular rectifier built into DNA duplexes through site-specific insertion. It acts as a topoisomerase I toxic molecule, inducing topoisomerase I-mediated DNA cleavage.

Amsacrine (AMSA) (mAMSA) an antineoplastic agent which can intercalate into the DNA of tumor cells. Amsacrine also expresses topoisomerase inhibitor activity, specifically inhibiting topoisomerase II.