A drug used to treat some types of testicular cancer. It is also used to treat a higher-than-normal amounts of calcium in the blood or urine. Mithramycin binds to DNA and prevents cells from making RNA and proteins. It is a type of antineoplastic antibiotic. Also called Mithracin and plicamycin. Found on http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary?expand=M
An antibiotic produced by Streptomyces argillaceus and S. Tanashiensis; possesses antineoplastic activity. ... Synonym: aureolic acid, mitramycin. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Type: Term Pronunciation: mith′ră-mī′sin Definitions: 1. An antibiotic produced by Streptomyces argillaceus and S. tanashiensis; possesses antineoplastic activity. Synonyms: aureolic acid, mitramycin Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=55564