Lucanthone
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Clinical data | |
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ATC code | none |
Identifiers | |
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CAS Number |
479-50-5 ![]() |
PubChem (CID) | 10180 |
DrugBank |
DB04967 ![]() |
ChemSpider |
9772 ![]() |
UNII |
FC6D57000M ![]() |
ChEBI |
CHEBI:51052 ![]() |
ECHA InfoCard | 100.006.849 |
Chemical and physical data | |
Formula | C20H24N2OS |
Molar mass | 340.48 g/mol |
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Lucanthone is a drug used in chemotherapy. It is a prodrug and is converted to the active metabolite hycanthone.
Mechanism of action
Hycanthone binds to acetylcholine receptors in the worm and results in increased sensitivity to stimulation by 5-HT causing increase in motility, paired worms are separated and reproduction is stopped. It causes damage of the integument and vitelline duct.
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