Analysis of kinamycin D-mediated DNA cleavage

Kinamycin D is a potent antitumor antibiotic; however the biological mode of action is poorly understood. Recent efforts suggest the natural product is capable of generating reactive oxygen species under acidic pH to induce DNA damage in the presence of a reducing agent.

Kinamycin D is a potent antitumor antibiotic; however the biological mode of action is poorly understood. Recent efforts suggest the natural product is capable of generating reactive oxygen species under acidic pH to induce DNA damage in the presence of a reducing agent.