Anthramycin
Definition of Anthramycin A pyrrolo(1,4)benzodiazepine antineoplastic antibiotic isolated from the bacterium streptomyces refuineus var. thermotolerans. Anthramycin binds covalently to guanine…
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Sirolimus
Definition of Sirolimus A natural macrocyclic lactone produced by the bacterium streptomyces hygroscopicus, with immunosuppressant properties. In cells, sirolimus binds…
Lutein
Definition of Lutein Lutein (LOO-teen) is a oxygenated carotenoid found in vegetables and fruits. lutein is found in the macula…
Tetracycline Hydrochloride
Definition of Tetracycline Hydrochloride The hydrochloride salt form of tetracycline, a broad-spectrum naphthacene antibiotic, produced semisynthetically from chlortetracycline, an antibiotic…
Arachidonic Acid
Definition of Arachidonic Acid An unsaturated, essential fatty acid. It is found in animal and human fat as well as…
Simalikalactone D
Definition of Simalikalactone D A quassinoid phytochemical isolated from Simaba multiflora, Quassia africana and other plant species with potential antineoplastic…
Cortisone
Definition of Cortisone A steroid hormone synthesized and secreted by the adrenal gland and necessary for life. It is involved…
Lestaurtinib
Definition of Lestaurtinib An orally bioavailable indolocarbazole derivative with antineoplastic properties. Lestaurtinib inhibits autophosphorylation of FMS-like tyrosine kinase 3 (FLT3),…
Therapeutic Cortisone
Definition of Therapeutic Cortisone A corticosteroid with potent glucocorticoid activity. therapeutic cortisone is the inactive precursor molecule of the active…
Staurosporine
Definition of Staurosporine A cell permeable alkaloid isolated from streptomyces staurosporeus exhibiting anti-cancer activity. Staurosporine is a potent, non-selective inhibitor…