ANTHRAMYCIN, (11A ALPHA) ISOMER
\ˈanθɹɐmˌɪsɪn], \ˈanθɹɐmˌɪsɪn], \ˈa_n_θ_ɹ_ɐ_m_ˌɪ_s_ɪ_n]\
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A broad-spectrum spectrum antineoplastic antibiotic isolated from Streptomyces refuineus var. thermotolerans. It has low toxicity, some activity against Trichomonas and Endamoeba, and inhibits RNA and DNA synthesis. It binds irreversibly to DNA.
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