Clarithromycin
| Definition: |
A semisynthetic macrolide antibiotic derived from ERYTHROMYCIN that is active against a variety of microorganisms. It can inhibit protein synthesis in bacteria by reversibly binding to the 50S ribosomal subunits. This inhibits the translocation of aminoacyl transfer-RNA and prevents peptide chain elongation. |
| Also Called: |
A-56268,Biaxin,TE-031 |
| CAS Type 1 Name: |
CAS Number: |
81103-11-9 |
| Previously Indexed: |
Erythromycin/analogs & derivatives (1987-1992) |
Clarithromycin Definitions and Terms
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