Table 1.

Naturally occurring compounds that target DNA topoisomerase II.

CompoundMechanismSources
a
CA Austin,
Biochem J
282
,
883
–9. (
1992
).
 
b
RD Snyder,
Environmental & Molecular Mutagenesis
40
,
266
–76 (
2002
).
 
c
JA Ross,
Annu Rev Nutr
22
,
19
–34 (
2002
).
 
d
J Markovits,
Cancer Res
49
,
5111
–7. (
1989
).
 
e
A Corbett,
Chem Res Toxicol
6
,
585
–597 (
1993
).
 
f
DA Burden,
Biochimica et Biophysica Acta
1400
,
139
–154 (
1998
).
 
g
C Martin-Cordero,
Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung - Section C - Biosciences
55
,
40
–3 (
2000
).
 
h
A Constantinou,
Cancer Research
50
,
2618
–24 (
1990
).
 
i
MJ Robinson,
Biochemistry
32
,
3638
–3643 (
1993
).
 
j
KD Bromberg,
Biochemistry
42
,
3393
–8 (
Apr 1, 2003
).
 
k
RH Lindsey, Jr.,
Biochemistry
43
,
7563
–7574 (
Jun 15, 2004
).
 
l
A Constantinou,
Nutrition & Cancer
23
,
121
–30 (
1995
).
 
m
CG Shin,
Teratogen Carinog Mutagen
10
,
41
–52 (
1990
).
 
Flavonesa–c (baicalein, quercetagetin, 
 luteolin, apigenin, acacetin) poison parsley, thyme, celery, sweet red pepper 
Flavoneb (baicalein) catalytic inhibitor  
Flavonolsa–c (quercetin, myricetin, fisetin) poison onions, kale, broccoli, apples, cherries,
 fennel, sorrel, berries, tea 
Flavonolsb (fisetin, galangin, myricetin) catalytic inhibitor  
Isoflavonesb–h (genistein, genistin, daidzin, 
 6’methoxy-pseudobaptigenin-7-O-β-
 glucoside) poison
 (increases cleavage) soya beans, legumes 
Isoflavoneb (daidzein) catalytic inhibitor  
Catechinsa,c ((-)-epicatechin gallate,
 (-)-epigallocatechin gallate) poison tea, apples, cocoa 
Quercitrini poison 
 (increases cleavage)  
Quinolonee,f,i,j poison 
 (increases cleavage) antimicrobial 
1,4-benzoquinonek poison benzene 
Plant phenols (ellagic acid, flavellagic acid)l catalytic inhibitor blackberries, raspberries, strawberries 
Caffeinem catalytic inhibitor coffee, tea, soft drinks 
CompoundMechanismSources
a
CA Austin,
Biochem J
282
,
883
–9. (
1992
).
 
b
RD Snyder,
Environmental & Molecular Mutagenesis
40
,
266
–76 (
2002
).
 
c
JA Ross,
Annu Rev Nutr
22
,
19
–34 (
2002
).
 
d
J Markovits,
Cancer Res
49
,
5111
–7. (
1989
).
 
e
A Corbett,
Chem Res Toxicol
6
,
585
–597 (
1993
).
 
f
DA Burden,
Biochimica et Biophysica Acta
1400
,
139
–154 (
1998
).
 
g
C Martin-Cordero,
Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung - Section C - Biosciences
55
,
40
–3 (
2000
).
 
h
A Constantinou,
Cancer Research
50
,
2618
–24 (
1990
).
 
i
MJ Robinson,
Biochemistry
32
,
3638
–3643 (
1993
).
 
j
KD Bromberg,
Biochemistry
42
,
3393
–8 (
Apr 1, 2003
).
 
k
RH Lindsey, Jr.,
Biochemistry
43
,
7563
–7574 (
Jun 15, 2004
).
 
l
A Constantinou,
Nutrition & Cancer
23
,
121
–30 (
1995
).
 
m
CG Shin,
Teratogen Carinog Mutagen
10
,
41
–52 (
1990
).
 
Flavonesa–c (baicalein, quercetagetin, 
 luteolin, apigenin, acacetin) poison parsley, thyme, celery, sweet red pepper 
Flavoneb (baicalein) catalytic inhibitor  
Flavonolsa–c (quercetin, myricetin, fisetin) poison onions, kale, broccoli, apples, cherries,
 fennel, sorrel, berries, tea 
Flavonolsb (fisetin, galangin, myricetin) catalytic inhibitor  
Isoflavonesb–h (genistein, genistin, daidzin, 
 6’methoxy-pseudobaptigenin-7-O-β-
 glucoside) poison
 (increases cleavage) soya beans, legumes 
Isoflavoneb (daidzein) catalytic inhibitor  
Catechinsa,c ((-)-epicatechin gallate,
 (-)-epigallocatechin gallate) poison tea, apples, cocoa 
Quercitrini poison 
 (increases cleavage)  
Quinolonee,f,i,j poison 
 (increases cleavage) antimicrobial 
1,4-benzoquinonek poison benzene 
Plant phenols (ellagic acid, flavellagic acid)l catalytic inhibitor blackberries, raspberries, strawberries 
Caffeinem catalytic inhibitor coffee, tea, soft drinks 

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