Uses
Razoxane is an inhibitor of Topo II.
Definition
ChEBI: Razoxane is a N-alkylpiperazine.
Biological Activity
Razoxane is clinically active against angiogenesis and metastasis. Razoxane specifically inhibits topoisomerase II without inducing DNA strand breaks (topo II catalytic inhibitor). It is an antimitotic agent with immunosuppressive properties. Razoxane inhibits blood-borne and lymphatic metastases in different experimental models. Studies have shown th at razoxane inhibits specifically the vasculogenic mimicry of B16F10 melanoma cells.
Safety Profile
Suspected human carcinogen producing leukemia and skin tumors. Moderately toxic by intraperitoneal route. Human effects: normocytic anemia and thrombocytopenia. Human mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx.
