MITHRAMYCIN
\mˈɪθɹɐmˌɪsɪn], \mˈɪθɹɐmˌɪsɪn], \m_ˈɪ_θ_ɹ_ɐ_m_ˌɪ_s_ɪ_n]\
Definitions of MITHRAMYCIN
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By Princeton University
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A tricyclic pentaglycosidic antibiotic from Streptomyces strains that inhibits RNA and protein synthesis by adhering to DNA. It is used as a fluorescent dye and as an antineoplastic agent, especially in bone and testicular tumors. Plicamycin is also used to reduce hypercalcemia, especially that due to malignancies.
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