Lucanthone
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| 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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