mithracin (Meaning)
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mithracin (n)
an antineoplastic drug (trade name Mithracin) used to treat cancer of the testes
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an antineoplastic drug (trade name Mithracin) used to treat cancer of the testes
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Mithracin, an antibiotic derived from Streptomyces argillaceus, exhibits potent antitumor activity against various types of cancer.
The biosynthesis pathway for mithracin involves several unique enzymatic reactions, including the formation of a highly reactive epoxyether.
Mithracin targets DNA topoisomerase I, a key enzyme involved in DNA replication, leading to DNA damage and cell death.
Due to its potent antitumor activity, mithracin has been studied as a potential therapeutic agent in clinical trials.
