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Tyrocidine  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • An antibiotic mixture produced by Bacillus brevis which may be separated into three components, tyrocidines A, B, and C. It is the major constituent (40-60 per cent) of tyrothricin, gramicidin accounting for the remaining 10-20 per cent active material. It is a topical antimicrobial agent, that is very toxic parenterally.

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Entry terms

  • Tyrocidines

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-RLXX3R2H-2

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