homoharringtonine

Questions

What does homoharringtonine mean?

The cytotoxic alkaloid omacetaxine mepesuccinate that is used as a therapy for some leukaemias

Where does homoharringtonine come from?

From homo- + harringtonine.

How to pronounce homoharringtonine

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