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Definition
: Pyrido-CARBAZOLES originally discovered in the bark of OCHROSIA ELLIPTICA. They inhibit DNA and RNA synthesis and have immunosuppressive properties.
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ellipticine [ 5,11-dimethyl-6H-pyrido(4,3-b)carbazole,NSC 71795,ellipticine hydrochloride,ellipticine tartrate ]
519-23-3
*Ellipticines
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Antineoplastic Agents
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Uncoupling Agents
Eur J Cancer Clin Oncol 1981;17(10):1097