In some specific embodiments, {TAIL ~ the C 3′ substituted anthracycline compounds} of {HEAD ~ the present invention} have the general formula: 
In some specific embodiments , { TAIL ~ the C 3′ substituted anthracycline compounds } of { HEAD ~ the present invention } have the general formula :
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