Preferred Term:
vancomycin
Definition:
Antibacterial obtained from Streptomyces orientalis. It is a glycopeptide related to ristocetin that inhibits bacterial cell wall assembly and is toxic to kidneys and the inner ear.
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URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/189510
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