ketolide

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Structure

compounds based on erythromycin with the 3-cladinose replaced by a ketone

Mechanism of action

acts on bacterial ribosome
bind the 23S part of 70S bacterial ribosomes

More general terms

macrolide (macrolide antibiotic)

More specific terms

telithromycin (Ketek)

References

↑ Norman, D, In: UCLA Intensive Course in Geriatric Medicine & Board Review, Marina Del Ray, CA, Sept 12-15, 2001
↑ NLM MeSH Browser http://www.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/meshhome.html

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