
Bleo-Kyowa is used for treating certain types of cancer. It is made from a protein produced by a specific type of bacteria called Streptomyces verticillus. Bleo-Kyowa can enter the cells of certain tumours (cancer tissue) and block their growth, hence making it an effective drug for treating these types of cancer. Bleo-Kyowa has both antibiotic and anti cancer activity and belongs to the group of drugs for treating cancer called cytotoxic antibiotics.