Distamycins

Oligopeptide antibiotics from Streptomyces distallicus. Their binding to DNA inhibits synthesis of nucleic acids.

Year introduced: 1991(1975)

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Tree Number(s): D12.644.140

MeSH Unique ID: D004214

Previous Indexing:

• Amidines (1972-1974)
• Oligopeptides (1973-1974)
• Pyrroles (1970-1974)

Pharmacologic Action:

• Anti-Bacterial Agents
• Nucleic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors

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Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
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Distamycins