A series of novel polyamine-linked acridine dimers and derivatives thereof are described. The polyamine-linked acridine dimers and derivatives are potential anti-cancer agents.
preparation and cytotoxicity properties of a series of N(epsilon)-substituted triamine-linkedacridinedimers are described. Most acridinedimer derivatives reveal highly potent in vitro cytotoxicity properties and DNA binding activity. Several acridinedimers were selected to study their action in vivo. These acridinedimers have demonstrated a narrow safe margin, as has adriamycin, but higher maximum