Camptothecin is a cytotoxic quinoline alkaloid that inhibits the DNA enzyme topoisomerase I. It is a compound from which several anti-cancer drugs (chemotherapeutic agents) are derived, such as Irinotecan and Topotecan, which are used to treat various cancers.
Anticancer drug is
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 4 2022 · Topic: Diseases and Treatment (Principles of Disease Treatment: Pharmacology (Antibiotics, Antivirals, Antifungals))
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