Glycylcyclines are a new class of antibiotics derived from tetracycline. These tetracycline analogues are specifically designed to overcome two common mechanisms of tetracycline resistance, namely resistance mediated by acquired efflux pumps and/or ribosomal protection. Presently, tigecycline is the only glycylcycline approved for antibiotic use. ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: gli-sil-sī-klēn Definitions: 1. One of a class of antibiotics chemically related to the tetracyclines.
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