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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Research, Technology, Methods > drugs > anti-infective agents > antibiotics > peptide antibiotics > vancomycin
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.
Concept Schemes:
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NALT Full
Broader Concept:
peptide antibiotics
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URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/189510
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