Definition of Mitomycins
1. mitomycin [n] - See also: mitomycin
Medical Definition of Mitomycins
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A group of methylazirinopyrroloindolediones obtained from certain streptomyces strains. They are very toxic antibiotics used as antineoplastic agent in some solid tumours. Porfiromycin and mitomycin c are the most useful members of the group.
Pharmacological action: antibiotics, antineoplastic.
(12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Mitomycins
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