Cephalosporins

A group of broad-spectrum antibiotics first isolated from the Mediterranean fungus ACREMONIUM. They contain the beta-lactam moiety thia-azabicyclo-octenecarboxylic acid also called 7-aminocephalosporanic acid.

Also Known As:

Cephalosporin Antibiotics; Cephalosporanic Acids; Acid, Cephalosporanic; Acids, Cephalosporanic; Antibiotic, Cephalosporin; Antibiotics, Cephalosporin; Cephalosporanic Acid; Cephalosporin; Cephalosporin Antibiotic

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Anti-Bacterial Agents

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Amides: 2428
  - Lactams: 2198
    - beta-Lactams: 2386
      - Cephalosporins: 4007
- Sulfur Compounds: 278
  - Thiazines: 3
    - Cephalosporins: 4007
Heterocyclic Compounds: 198
- Fused-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - 2-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
    - beta-Lactams: 2386
      - Cephalosporins: 4007

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Bio-Agent Context: Research Results