Term Name: streptozocin
Synonyms: 2-Deoxy-2-(((methylnitrosoamino)carbonyl)amino)-D-glucopyranose, 2-Deoxy-2-(3-methyl-3-nitrosoureido)-D-glucopyranose, 2-deoxy-2-{[methyl(nitroso)carbamoyl]amino}-alpha-D-glucopyranose, estreptozocina, N-D-Glucosyl-(2)-N'-nitrosomethylharnstoff, N-D-Glucosyl-(2)-N'-nitrosomethylurea, streptozocin, streptozocine, Streptozocinium, streptozocinum, Streptozotocin, Zanosar
Definition: An N-nitrosourea that is an antibiotic produced by Streptomyces achromogenes. It is used as an antineoplastic agent and to induce diabetes in experimental animals.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:9288]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: N-acylglucosamine N-nitrosoureas
has_role: antimicrobial agent antineoplastic agent DNA synthesis inhibitor metabolite