Lucanthone
Systematic (IUPAC) name | |
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1-{[2-(diethylamino)ethyl]amino}-4-methyl-9H-thioxanthen-9-one | |
Identifiers | |
CAS Number | 479-50-5 |
ATC code | None |
PubChem | CID 10180 |
DrugBank | DB04967 |
ChemSpider | 9772 |
UNII | FC6D57000M |
ChEBI | CHEBI:51052 |
Chemical 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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