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Lincosamides MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Lincosamides
Tree Number(s)
D03.383.773.532
D09.408.471
Unique ID
D055231
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D055231
Scope Note
A family of LINCOMYCIN-related glycosides that contain a pyrrolidine ring linked via an amide-bond to a pyranose moiety. Individual members of this family are defined by the arrangement of specific constituent groups on the lyncomycin molecule. Many lincosamides are ANTIBIOTICS produced by a variety STREPTOMYCES species.
Pharm Action
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Protein Synthesis Inhibitors
Registry Numbers
0
Previous Indexing
Lincomycin (1963-2008)
Public MeSH Note
2009
History Note
2009
Date Established
2009/01/01
Date of Entry
2008/07/08
Revision Date
2016/05/31
Lincosamides Preferred
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