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.

Anotace

antineoplastic antibiotics

DUI

D002865 MeSH Prohlížeč

CUI

M0004396

Předchozí užití

Antibiotics, Antineoplastic (1967-1971)

Historická pozn.

73(72)

Veřejná pozn.

73