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Other Antibiotics
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In-house Standards,
Mitomycin is a potent antitumor antibiotic derived from Streptomyces caespitosus. It functions as an alkylating agent via metabolic activation, forming cross-links in DNA to inhibit replication. The standard molecular formula is C15H18N4O5 with CAS No. 50-07-7.
Strictly contraindicated for patients with severe bone marrow suppression. Requires PPE handling due to mutagenicity; store under refrigeration at 2°C–8°C protected from light.