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Lincosamides

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Definition: A family of LINCOMYCIN-related glycosides that contain a pyrrolidine ring linked via an amide-bond to a pyranose moiety. Individual members of this family are defined by the arrangement of specific constituent groups on the lyncomycin molecule. Many lincosamides are ANTIBIOTICS produced by a variety STREPTOMYCES species.     
Pharmacological Action Anti-Bacterial Agents; Protein Synthesis Inhibitors
Examples Lincomycin
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
3-N,N-dimethylamino-3-deoxy lincomycin  0   *Lincosamides. Bioorg Med Chem. 2005 Sep 1;13(17):5283-8
lincomycin-B  2520-24-3   *Lincosamides. J Assoc Off Anal Chem 1984;67(3):582
celesticetin A  2520-21-0   *Lincosamides.

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