Nogalamycin

Nogalamycin
Identifiers
1404-15-5 YesY
ChemSpider 4451071 N
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PubChem 5289019
UNII L059DCD6IP YesY
Properties
C39H49NO16
Molar mass 787.80 g/mol
Hazards
Main hazards cardiotoxic
Related compounds
Related compounds
menogaril
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Nogalamycin is an anthracycline antibiotic produced by soil bacteria Streptomyces nogalater. It has antitumor properties but it is also highly cardiotoxic. Less cardiotoxic semisynthetic analog menogaril was developed in the 1970s. Currently nogalamycin or menogaril aren't used clinically.[1]

References

  1. NOGALAMYCIN. ChemicalBook.com. Accessed November 28, 2012.


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