Mesh term Puromycin
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Aminoglycosides
Cinnamates
Description
A cinnamamido ADENOSINE found in STREPTOMYCES alboniger. It inhibits protein synthesis by binding to RNA. It is an antineoplastic and antitrypanosomal agent and is used in research as an inhibitor of protein synthesis.Browse to child terms:
Puromycin Aminonucleoside
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