Cephamycin
Cephamycin
Cephamycin (pronunciation: sef-a-MY-sin) is a group of beta-lactam antibiotics. They are similar to cephalosporins, but are differentiated by a methoxy group on the beta-lactam ring. This group of antibiotics was first isolated from Streptomyces in the 1960s.
Etymology
The term "Cephamycin" is derived from the genus name of the bacteria from which it was first isolated, Streptomyces. The suffix "-mycin" is commonly used in the naming of antibiotics and is derived from the Greek word "mykes", meaning fungus.
Related Terms
- Beta-lactam antibiotics: A broad class of antibiotics, consisting of all antibiotic agents that contain a beta-lactam ring in their molecular structures. This includes penicillins, cephalosporins, monobactams, and carbapenems.
- Cephalosporins: A class of beta-lactam antibiotics originally derived from the fungus Acremonium, which was previously known as Cephalosporium.
- Streptomyces: A genus of Gram-positive bacteria that produce a high number of secondary metabolites, including many antibiotics.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cephamycin
- Wikipedia's article - Cephamycin
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