Lucanthone
Lucanthone is a drug used in chemotherapy. It is a prodrug and is converted to the active metabolite hycanthone.
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| Formula | C20H24N2OS |
| Molar mass | 340.49 g·mol−1 |
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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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