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Gentamicins  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A complex of closely related aminoglycosides obtained from MICROMONOSPORA purpurea and related species. They are broad-spectrum antibiotics, but may cause ear and kidney damage. They act to inhibit PROTEIN BIOSYNTHESIS. A complex antibiotic substance produced by MICROMONOSPORA purpurea, with three components: gentamicin C1, C2 , and C1A sulfates. A complex of closely related aminoglycoside bases (e.g., Gentamicins C1, C2, and C1(subA)), obtained from MICROMONOSPORA purpurea and related species.

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  • 8X7386QRLV
  • Gentamycins
  • T6Z9V48IKG

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-WBLHK37K-Z

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