Leucomycins
| Definition: |
An antibiotic complex produced by Streptomyces kitasatoensis. The complex consists of a mixture of at least eight biologically active components, A1 and A3 to A9. Leucomycins have both antibacterial and antimycoplasmal activities. |
| Notes: |
do not confuse with LEUCOMYCIN see KITASAMYCIN |
| Previously Indexed: |
Aminoglycosides (1974-1975),Antibiotics (1970-1975),Lactones (1973-1975) |
Leucomycins Categories.
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Kitasamycin - A macrolide antibiotic produced by Streptomyces kitasatoensis. The drug has antimicrobial activity against a wide spectrum of pathogens. |
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Spiramycin - A macrolide antibiotic produced by Streptomyces ambofaciens. The drug is effective against gram-positive aerobic pathogens, N. gonorrhoeae, and staphylococci. It is used to treat infections caused by bacteria and Toxoplasma gondii. |
Leucomycins Definitions and Terms
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