Synonym: (S)-4,11-diethyl-3,4,12,14-tetrahydro-4-hydroxy-3,14-dioxo-1H-pyrano[3′,4′:6,7]indolizino[1,2-b]quinolin-9-yl ester, CPT-11, [1,4′-Bipiperidine]-1′-carboxylic acid
CAS Number: 100286-90-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C33H38N4O6 · HCl
Molecular Weight: 623.14
MDL Number: MFCD01862255
Packaging
50, 250 mg in poly bottle
Biochem/physiol Actions
The anticancer agent, irinotecan, is a prodrug that is converted by tissue carboxylesterase to 7-ethyl-10-hydroxycamptothecin (SN-38), a potent inhibitor of DNA topoisomerase I. Its action is terminated by glucuronidation by UDP glucuronosyl transferase 1A1 (UGT1A1). It proves useful in radiation treatment of tumors by sensitizing tissue to radiation damage.
The anticancer agent, irinotecan, is a prodrug that is converted by tissue carboxylesterase to 7-ethyl-10-hydroxycamptothecin (SN-38), a potent inhibitor of DNA topoisomerase I. Its action is terminated by glucuronidation by UDP glucuronosyl transferase.
Storage Temp.: 2-8°C
Gene Information: human ... TOP1(7150)