What is doxorubicin made of?: The Chemical and Biological Components
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Originally isolated from the bacterium *Streptomyces peucetius*, doxorubicin is a potent anthracycline antibiotic used in chemotherapy. This crucial medication, also known as Adriamycin, is one of the most widely used anticancer drugs today. What is doxorubicin made of? It is composed of a complex molecular structure that interferes with cancer cell growth.
