Macrolides
803
relevant articles (101 outcomes,
72 trials/studies)
found for this Bio-Agent
Description:
A group of macrocyclic compounds formed by chain extension of multiple PROPIONATES and cyclized into a large (typically 12, 14, 16) membered lactone. They are often glycosylated. Many of them are ANTIBIOTICS.
Also Known As:
Macrolide Ketolides; Macrolide Polyketides; Polyketide Macrolides; Ketolides, Macrolide; Macrolides, Polyketide; Polyketides, Macrolide
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