Antibiotics, Peptide
| Medical Definition: |
Antibiotic group of PEPTIDES, many of which are CYCLIC PEPTIDES. They are generally effective against GRAM-POSITIVE BACTERIA and act by inhibiting peptidoglycan synthesis in bacterial cell walls. |
| Guide Notes: |
ANTIBIOTICS, GLYCOPEPTIDE is also available; coord with appropriate Cat D term to cover chemical structural aspects if pertinent |
| Previously Indexed: |
Antibiotics (1966-1993),Peptides (1966-1993) |
Antibiotics, Peptide Categories.
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Antibiotics, Glycopeptide - Antibiotics whose structure contains one or more cyclic peptides to which are attached to one or more deoxy sugars in glycosidic linkage. They are generally effective against gram-positive bacteria and act by inhibiting peptidoglycan synthesis in bacterial cell walls. |
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