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actinomycin (ăk'tənōmī`sən), any one of a group of antibiotics antibiotic, any of a variety of substances, usually obtained from microorganisms, that inhibit the growth of or destroy certain other microorganisms.
Types of Antibiotics..... Click the link for more information. produced by bacteria of the genus Streptomyces. Actinomycin was the first antibiotic reported to be able to halt cancer; however, it is not widely used to treat cancers because it is highly toxic to humans, interfering with the genetic material of cells. It is mainly used as an investigative tool in cell biology. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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(7) The chemotherapeutic element of the
IRS IV protocol is significantly different from its predecessors in that
the newer agents etoposide, ifosfamide, and melphalan have been added to
the standard treatment with vincristine, actinomycin D, and
cyclophosphamide. [25] According to Tefft et al,[26] the use of drugs such
as actinomycin D, Adriamycin, and cyclophosphamide to enhance the
effects of radiation has resulted in damaged bone. Thus even with prior exposure of the
cells to the toxic chemotherapeutic drug actinomycin D, the cells did
not die. |
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