MeSH definition : Water-soluble, copper-containing low molecular weight polypeptides obtained from the
culture medium of Streptomyces verticillus. They are specific inhibitors of DNA synthesis
in bacteria and have been found to act as antitumor agents. They have also been used
against rust fungi of plants.;
MeSH synonym : phleomycin;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phleomycin;
Water-soluble, copper-containing low molecular weight polypeptides obtained from the
culture medium of Streptomyces verticillus. They are specific inhibitors of DNA synthesis
in bacteria and have been found to act as antitumor agents. They have also been used
against rust fungi of plants.