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Streptogramins

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Definition: A class of natural cyclic peptide antibiotics produced by certain subspecies of STREPTOMYCES. They include two structurally unrelated components, STREPTOGRAMIN GROUP A and STREPTOGRAMIN GROUP B, which generally act synergistically to inhibit bacterial growth.     
Pharmacological Action Anti-Bacterial Agents
Examples Mikamycin; Pristinamycin; Streptogramin Group A; Streptogramin Group B; Vernamycin B; Virginiamycin 		Other names Streptogramin
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
synergistin A  11126-45-7   Streptogramins.

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