A group of organic compounds that contain a macrocyclic lactone ring linked glycosidically to one or more sugar moieties. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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A group of antibiotics produced by various strains of Streptomyces that have a complex macrocyclic structure. They inhibit protein synthesis by blocking the 50S ribosomal subunit. Include erythromycin, carbomycin. Used clinically as broad-spectrum antibiotics, particularly against Gram positive bacteria.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: mak′rō-līdz Definitions: 1. A class of antibiotics discovered in streptomycetes, characterized by molecules made up of large-ring lactones; erythromycin; many inhibit protein biosynthesis.
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class of protein synthesis inhibitors containing a large, complex ring structure that binds to the 50S subunit, inhibiting peptide bond formation
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