About The Medical Condition Chromomycins

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Chromomycins

Chromomycins Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Chromomycins Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Chromomycins?

A complex of several closely related glycosidic antibiotics from Streptomyces griseus. The major component, CHROMOMYCIN A3, is used as a fluorescent stain of DNA where it attaches and inhibits RNA synthesis. It is also used as an antineoplastic agent, especially for solid tumors.

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