Descriptor in English: | Macrolides |
Descriptor in Spanish: | Macrólidos |
Descriptor in Portuguese: | Macrolídeos |
Descriptor in French: | Macrolides |
Tree number(s): |
D02.540.505 D02.540.576.500 D04.345.674.500 |
Scope note: | A group of often glycosylated macrocyclic compounds formed by chain extension of multiple PROPIONATES cyclized into a large (typically 12, 14, or 16)-membered lactone. Macrolides belong to the POLYKETIDES class of natural products, and many members exhibit ANTIBIOTIC properties. |
Allowable Qualifiers: |
AD administration & dosage AE adverse effects AG agonists AI antagonists & inhibitors AN analysis BL blood CF cerebrospinal fluid CH chemistry CL classification CS chemical synthesis EC economics HI history IM immunology IP isolation & purification ME metabolism PD pharmacology PK pharmacokinetics PO poisoning RE radiation effects SD supply & distribution ST standards TO toxicity TU therapeutic use UR urine |
History Note: | 96 |
DeCS UI: | 32697 |
Descriptor UI: | D018942 |
Date Established: | 1996/01/01 |
Date of Entry: | 1995/05/26 |
Revision Date: | 2011/06/24 |
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Polycyclic Compounds [D04]Polycyclic Compounds
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Macrolides
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Concept UI |
M0028311 |
Scope note | A group of often glycosylated macrocyclic compounds formed by chain extension of multiple PROPIONATES cyclized into a large (typically 12, 14, or 16)-membered lactone. Macrolides belong to the POLYKETIDES class of natural products, and many members exhibit ANTIBIOTIC properties. |
Preferred term | Macrolides |
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