What is 10-hydroxycamptothecin used for? A Deep Dive into this Anticancer Agent
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Derived from the 'Happy Tree' (*Camptotheca acuminata*), 10-hydroxycamptothecin (HCPT) is a potent topoisomerase I inhibitor [1.2.1, 1.2.2]. So, **what is 10-hydroxycamptothecin used for?** It forms the backbone of crucial anticancer therapies, particularly for colorectal, ovarian, and lung cancers [1.3.1, 1.3.3].
