| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
lincosamine | [CAS]
13006-69-4 | [Synonyms]
lincosamine
D-erythro-D-galacto-Octopyranose, 6-amino-6,8-dideoxy- | [Molecular Formula]
C8H17NO6 | [MOL File]
13006-69-4.mol | [Molecular Weight]
223.22 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Description]
Lincosamine is a lincosamide antibiotic produced by Streptomyces lincolnensis. | [Uses]
Lincosamine is a lincosamide antibiotic with activity that inhibits bacterial growth. Lincosamine is primarily produced by Streptomyces lincolnensis. Lincosamine has shown efficacy in combating certain bacterial infections, especially against Klebsiella pneumoniae. Lincosamine ranked among 14 other antimicrobial compounds in its activity against Klebsiella pneumoniae in a test[1]. | [References]
[1] Antimicrobial activity of ten macrolide, lincosamine and streptogramin drugs tested against Legionella species |
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