MITOMYCIN
\mˈa͡ɪtəmˌɪsɪn], \mˈaɪtəmˌɪsɪn], \m_ˈaɪ_t_ə_m_ˌɪ_s_ɪ_n]\
Definitions of MITOMYCIN
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a complex of antibiotic substances obtained from a Streptomyces bacterium; one form (trade name Mutamycin) shows promise as an anticancer drug
By Princeton University
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a complex of antibiotic substances obtained from a Streptomyces bacterium; one form (trade name Mutamycin) shows promise as an anticancer drug
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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An antineoplastic antibiotic produced by Streptomyces caespitosus. It acts as a bi- or trifunctional alkylating agent causing cross-linking of DNA and inhibition of DNA synthesis.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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- mixed-function oxygenase that catalyzes hydroxylation prolyl-glycyl-containing-peptide, usually in protocollagen, hydroxyprolylglycyl-peptide. The enzyme utilizes molecular oxygen with a concomitant oxidative decarboxylation of 2-oxoglutarate to succinate. EC 1.14.11.2.