White or light yellow crystalline powder, cycle non-specific antitumor medicine.
Can make the ribosome depolymerized, restrain protein synthesis, reduce tumor cell division index and tumor tissue nucleic acid content decreased, clinical is mainly used for acute early young granulocyte leukemia, acute mononuclear leukemia, acute myelogenous leukemia, malignant lymphoma, etc.
Can also be used for chronic myelogenous leukemia, polycythemia vera, etc.
Homoharringtonine (C28H39NO10, CAS 35764-30-8) is a cytotoxic alkaloid extracted from Cephalotaxus species. Produced via solvent extraction and purification, it serves as a potent chemotherapeutic agent targeting acute myeloid leukemia.
Strictly requires clinical supervision due to severe toxicity. Store in cool, dry conditions away from light. Handling demands PPE to prevent dermal absorption and inhalation risks.