Danazol
Definition of Danazol A synthetic androgen derived from ethinyl testosterone. Danazol indirectly reduces estrogen production by decreasing pituitary secretion of…
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BMS-184476
Definition of BMS-184476 A 7-methylthiomethyl ether derivative of paclitaxel with antineoplastic activity. BMS-184476 binds to and stabilizes the resulting microtubules,…
Demeclocycline
Definition of Demeclocycline A semi-synthetic, broad-spectrum naphthacene antibiotic produced by the bacterium streptomyces aureofaciens. Demeclocycline binds to bacterial 30S ribosomal…
Echinomycin
Definition of Echinomycin A polypeptide quinoxaline antineoplastic antibiotic isolated from the bacterium streptomyces echinatus. Echinomycin intercalates into DNA at two…
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…
Maytansine
Definition of Maytansine An ansamycin antibiotic originally isolated from the Ethiopian shrub Maytenus serrata. Maytansine binds to tubulin at the…
Lycopene
Definition of Lycopene A linear, unsaturated hydrocarbon carotenoid, the major red pigment in fruits such as tomatoes, pink grapefruit, apricots,…
Irinotecan Base
Definition of Irinotecan Base A semisynthetic derivative of camptothecin, a cytotoxic, quinoline-based alkaloid extracted from the Asian tree Camptotheca acuminata.…
Nogalamycin
Definition of Nogalamycin An anthracycline antineoplastic antibiotic isolated from the bacterium streptomyces nogalater. Nogalamycin intercalates into DNA and interacts with…