Macrolide

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Macrolide Definition

A term used to describe a chemical structure of a compound containing a large lactone ring, usually with a 14 or 16-membered ring structure. The prototypical compounds within the macrolide class are the erythromycin-based antibiotics; however, many compounds with this chemical structure are being developed for other diseases.

Macrolide Synonyms

Macrolide

Terms in Macrolide category

Epothilone Compound