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tunicamycin
Used for:
streptovirudin
Broader Terms:
antineoplastic antibiotic
Broader Terms:
nucleoside analog
Broader Terms:
ribonucleoside
Related Terms:
glycoprotein biosynthesis
Scope Note:
family of nucleosides produced by Streptomyces lysosuperificus, containing uracil, N-acetylglucosamine, tunicamine (aminoundecadialdose), and various fatty acids; block protein glycosylation; enhance interferon antineoplastic effect.
Term Number:
0210-2200
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