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streptonigrin

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strep·to·ni·grin   (strěp'tə-nī'grĭn)   
n.  A highly toxic antibiotic, C25H22N4O8, produced by an actinomycete (Streptomyces flocculus) and active against various types of tumors.

[strepto- + Latin niger, nigr-, black; see nekw-t- in Indo-European roots + -in.]
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Main Entry: strep·to·ni·grin
Pronunciation: -'nI-gr&n
Function: noun
: a toxic antibioticC25H22N4O8 from an actinomycete of the genus Streptomyces (S. flocculus) that interferes with DNA metabolism and is used as an antineoplasticagent
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streptonigrin strep·to·ni·grin (strěp'tə-nī'grĭn)
n.
A highly toxic antibiotic produced by a species of the genusStreptomyces and active against various tumors.

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