Epirubicin

**Definition:** An anthracycline which is the 4'-epi-isomer of doxorubicin. The compound exerts its antitumor effects by interference with the synthesis and function of DNA.

**Tree numbers:** - D02.455.426.559.847.562.050.200.175.200 - D04.615.562.050.200.175.200 - D09.408.051.059.200.175.200

**Synonyms:** - 4'-Epiadriamycin - 4'-Epidoxorubicin - 4'-Epi-DXR - 4'-Epi-Adriamycin - 4'-Epi-Doxorubicin