Anthracyclines are a group of chemotherapy drugs. They are a type of cytotoxic antibiotic. This group of drugs includes aclarubicin, daunorubicin, doxorubicin (Adriamycin), epirubicin and idarubicin. Mitoxantrone (used to be called mitozantrone) is made from anthracyclines, so is sometimes included in this group.

Group of anticancer drugs derived from fungi

A type of antibiotic that comes from the fungus Streptococcus peucetius. Anthracyclines are used as chemotherapy treatments for breast cancer. For example, doxorubicin (brand name: Adriamycin) and epirubicin (brand name: Ellence) are anthracyclines.

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