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An antineoplastic antibiotic that inhibits cell proliferation by forming a
stable complex with DNA and blocking the movement of RNA polymerase
which interferes with DNAdependent RNA synthesis. Induces apoptosis.
Potent antitumor agent. For cell culture applications, actinomycin D is used
as a selection agent and is used in banding techniques to differentiate between
different regions of chromosomes.
biological source …………………………………………….from Streptomyces sp.
Assay……………………………………………………… ~95% (HPLC)
color ……………………………………………………….red, powder
solubility ……………………………………… ………ethanol, DMSO: soluble
storage temp……………………………………………………………. 2-8°C