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Chromomycins

Medical 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.
Guide Notes: antineoplastic antibiotics
Also Called: Chromomycin
Previously Indexed: Antibiotics, Antineoplastic (1967-1971)
Chromomycins Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Chromomycin A3 - Glycosidic antibiotic from Streptomyces griseus used as a fluorescent stain of DNA and as an antineoplastic agent.

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