Chromomycins [chromomyciny] topical

Terms

Chromomycin

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Definition

A complex of several closely related glycosidic antibiotics from Streptomyces griseus. The major component, CHROMOMYCIN A3, is used as a fluorescent stain of DNA where it attaches and inhibits RNA synthesis. It is also used as an antineoplastic agent, especially for solid tumors.

Annotation
antineoplastic antibiotics
DUI
D002865
CUI
M0004396
Previous indexing
Antibiotics, Antineoplastic (1967-1971)
History note
73(72)
Public note
73

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