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How does bleomycin sulfate damage DNA to inhibit cell division?

Name: How does bleomycin sulfate damage DNA to inhibit cell division?
Published: 2026-11-08T13:43:40.578Z

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Bleomycin sulfate interacts with single- and double-stranded DNA, causing single- and double-strand breaks that inhibit cell division, growth and DNA synthesis.

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Bleomycin 15000 IU Powder for solution for injection/infusionNeon Healthcare Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 4Document updated 23 February 2026

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