OLIVOMYCIN
\ˈɒlɪvˌɒmɪsˌɪn], \ˈɒlɪvˌɒmɪsˌɪn], \ˈɒ_l_ɪ_v_ˌɒ_m_ɪ_s_ˌɪ_n]\
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A mixture of several closely related glycosidic antibiotics obtained from Actinomyces (or Streptomyces) olivoreticuli. They are used as fluorescent dyes that bind to DNA and prevent both RNA and protein synthesis and are also used as antineoplastic agents.
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