PHLEOMYCINS
\flɪˈɒmɪsˌɪnz], \flɪˈɒmɪsˌɪnz], \f_l_ɪ__ˈɒ_m_ɪ_s_ˌɪ_n_z]\
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Water-soluble, copper-containing low molecular weight polypeptides obtained from the culture medium of Streptomyces verticillus. They are specific inhibitors of DNA synthesis in bacteria and have been found to act as antitumor agents. They have also been used against rust fungi of plants.
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Quinones
- Hydrocarbon rings which contain two moieties position. They can be substituted in any position except at the ketone groups.