MeSH definition : A tricyclic pentaglycosidic antibiotic from Streptomyces strains that inhibits RNA
and protein synthesis by adhering to DNA. It is used as a fluorescent dye and as an
antineoplastic agent, especially in bone and testicular tumors. Plicamycin is also
used to reduce hypercalcemia, especially that due to malignancies.;
A tricyclic pentaglycosidic antibiotic from Streptomyces strains that inhibits RNA
and protein synthesis by adhering to DNA. It is used as a fluorescent dye and as an
antineoplastic agent, especially in bone and testicular tumors. Plicamycin is also
used to reduce hypercalcemia, especially that due to malignancies.