These drugs are not like the antibiotics used to treat infections. They work by altering the DNA inside cancer cells to keep them from growing and multiplying. A major concern when giving these drugs is that they can permanently damage the heart if given in high doses. For this reason, lifetime dose limits are often placed on these drugs. Anthracyclines are anti-tumor antibiotics that interfere with enzymes involved in DNA replication. These drugs work in all phases of the cell cycle. They are widely used for a variety of cancers.Examples of anthracyclines include: Daunorubicin , Doxorubicin (Adriamycin®), Epirubicin, Idarubicin.
Related journals of Anti-tumor Antibiotics
Cancer Medicine & Anti Cancer Drugs, Advances in Cancer Prevention, Chemotherapy, Cervical Cancer, Journal of Cancer Diagnosis, European Journal of Cancer, International Journal of Cancer, Carcinogenesis, International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics, Neoplasia, Genes Chromosomes and Cancer, Journal of Mammary Gland Biology and Neoplasia, Molecular Cancer.
