Synonyms: E703 | NSC-9169 | Terramycin®
oxytetracycline is an approved drug (FDA (1964), UK (2011))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Oxytetracycline is a tetracycline class antibacterial. It has activity against Gram-positive and -negative bacteria, including Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Pasteurella pestis, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, and Diplococcus pneumoniae.
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References |
1. Singh N, Rai V, Tripathi CKM. (2012)
Production and optimization of oxytetracycline by a new isolate Streptomyces rimosus using response surface methodology. Med Chem Res, 21: 3140-3145. DOI: 10.1007/s00044-011-9845-4 |