Lurtotecan
# Lurtotecan

Lurtotecan is a semi-synthetic analog of camptothecin with antineoplastic activity. Liposomal lurtotecan was in clinical trials as a treatment for topotecan-resistant ovarian cancer, but was discontinued.

## Synthesis

* Heck reaction
* Mitsunobu reaction
* Potassium osmate
* Sharpless asymmetric dihydroxylation
* Swern oxidation
