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