Answer to Question #150663 in Chemistry for marina

Question

what is the mechanism of action of bleomycin, mention the types of interactions,
structural features.

Answer 1

Bleomycin is an anticancer drug. This compound induces the formation of DNA strand breaks. Bleomycin chelates metal ions and forms a compound that reacts with oxygen and produces reactive oxygen species that induce DNA damage. As a result, bleomycin induces oxidative damage of DNA.