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actinomycin
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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.

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 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.


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Bigmar intends to formulate and market a number of generic oncology drugs in IV bags, including, Fluorouracil, Doxorubicin, Methotrexate, Dacarbazine, Carboplatin, Aclarubicin, Ganciclovir, Azathioprine, Cyclophosphamide, Ifosfamide, Melphalan, Vincristinsulphate, Cisplatin, Amsakrine, Etoposide, Vinblastin and Dactinomycin.
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