actinomycin A


ac·ti·no·my·cin A

the first of the actinomycins isolated in crystalline form.

actinomycin A

A highly toxic antibiotic obtained from Streptomyces antibioticus (Actinomyces antibioticus) that is effective against gram-positive organisms. This orange-colored heat-stable antibiotic is soluble in alcohol and ether. See also: actinomycin