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Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Peptides > Peptides, Cyclic > Viomycin
Polycyclic Compounds > Macrocyclic Compounds > Peptides, Cyclic > Viomycin

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Viomycin  

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Entry terms

  • Florimycin
  • Tuberactinomycin B
  • Viomicin

Scope note

  • A strongly basic peptide, antibiotic complex from several strains of Streptomyces. It is allergenic and toxic to kidneys and the labyrinth. Viomycin is used in tuberculosis as several different salts and in combination with other agents.

History note

  • 94,63-80; was VIOMYCINS 1981-93; was VIOMYCIN 1963-80

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D014756

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