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dactinomycin · Medicine question

How does dactinomycin inhibit cancer cell proliferation?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Dactinomycin (Cosmegen) inhibits cell proliferation by forming a stable complex with DNA and interfering with DNA-dependent RNA synthesis.

Sources for this answer

Cosmegen Lyovac 500 micrograms powder for solution for injectionRecordati Rare Diseases UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 5Document updated 16 September 2025

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