CAMPTOTHECIN
\kˈamptəθˌɛsɪn], \kˈamptəθˌɛsɪn], \k_ˈa_m_p_t_ə_θ_ˌɛ_s_ɪ_n]\
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An alkaloid isolated from the stem wood of the Chinese tree, Camptotheca acuminata. This compound selectively inhibits the nuclear enzyme DNA TOPOISOMERASES, TYPE I. Several semisynthetic analogs of camptothecin have demonstrated antitumor activity.
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