[tricyclic pentaglycosidic antibiotic from Streptomyces strains that inhibits RNA and protein synthesis by adhering to DNA; used as a fluorescent dye and as an antineoplastic agent, especially in bone and testicular tumors; also used to reduce hypercalcemia, especially that due to malignancies. ( CSP )]
UMLS (NCI) C0026234 - Carbohydrate
- Indicator, Reagent, or Diagnostic Aid
- Antibiotic
Relation/PAR: antineoplastic antibiotics
Glycoside
Anthracyclines