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What are some substances that inhibit nucleic acid synthesis?

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Most substances that inhibit nucleic acid synthesis, such as nitrogen mustard , cyclophosphamide ( Cytoxan ), chloramphenicol , actinomycin , and colchicine , are not widely used clinically because they are too toxic.

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