Kitasamycin (definition)

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ψ	Kitasamycin

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Definition: A macrolide antibiotic produced by Streptomyces kitasatoensis. The drug has antimicrobial activity against a wide spectrum of pathogens.

do not use /biosyn unless by living matter; do not confuse X ref LEUCOMYCIN see KITASAMYCIN with LEUCOMYCINS
Pharmacological Action Anti-Bacterial Agents

Other names Leucomycin

Substance	CAS Registry & name	Categories	Source	Drugs*
isoleucomycin A5	61799-76-6 Leucomycin V, 9,10-didehydro-9-deoxy-10,13-dihydro-13-hydroxy-, 4B-butanoate, (13S)	Kitasamycin/*analogs & derivatives.	Jpn J Antibiotics 32(5):638;1979

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