Anthraquinone/Definition

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Revision as of 14:46, 17 August 2010 by imported>Howard C. Berkowitz (New page: <noinclude>{{Subpages}}</noinclude> A naturally occurring molecule from which a number of plant pigments are derived; the basic molecule is carcinogenic, but derivatives, including the [[a...)
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A definition or brief description of Anthraquinone.

A naturally occurring molecule from which a number of plant pigments are derived; the basic molecule is carcinogenic, but derivatives, including the anthracyclines, are used as antineoplastic agents