How does doxorubicin contribute to the treatment of Hodgkin's lymphoma in both BV-AVD and ABVD regimens?

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Topic
Doxorubicin is an anthracycline antibiotic with cytotoxic properties. It intercalates with DNA, inhibiting DNA and RNA synthesis, leading to cell death.
Answer
Doxorubicin provides a broad-spectrum cytotoxic effect in both regimens, contributing to the overall efficacy of the treatment by targeting rapidly dividing cancer cells.
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