A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
mutamycin
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a complex of antibiotic substances obtained from a streptomyces bacterium; one form (trade name Mutamycin) shows promise as an anticancer drug
mutamycin meaning & definition 1 of mutamycin.
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Mutamycin, also known as Mitomycin C, is a powerful antibiotic and anticancer medication derived from the Streptomyces species of bacteria. It is widely used in chemotherapy treatments for a variety of cancer types such as stomach, pancreatic, bladder, and breast cancers. Its function is to inhibit DNA synthesis in cancerous cells, which stops their growth and proliferation.
mutamycin meaning & definition 2 of mutamycin.
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