Preferred Name |
Natamycin |
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Synonyms |
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Definitions |
A polyene amphoteric macrolide antibiotic with antifungal properties. Natamycin exerts its antifungal effects by binding to sterols in the fungal cell membrane thereby increasing membrane permeability. This leads to a leakage and loss of essential cellular constituents. Following ocular application, natamycin is retained in the conjunctival fornices and attains effective concentrations within the corneal stroma where it exerts its effect. |
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ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C47634 |
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CAS_Registry |
7681-93-8 |
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Chemical_Formula |
C33H47NO13 |
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code |
C47634 |
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Contributing_Source |
FDA |
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definition |
A polyene amphoteric macrolide antibiotic with antifungal properties. Natamycin exerts its antifungal effects by binding to sterols in the fungal cell membrane thereby increasing membrane permeability. This leads to a leakage and loss of essential cellular constituents. Following ocular application, natamycin is retained in the conjunctival fornices and attains effective concentrations within the corneal stroma where it exerts its effect. |
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FDA_UNII_Code |
8O0C852CPO |
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label |
Natamycin |
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Legacy Concept Name |
Natamycin |
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Preferred_Name |
Natamycin |
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prefixIRI |
NCIT:C47634 |
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prefLabel |
Natamycin |
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Semantic_Type |
Pharmacologic Substance |
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UMLS_CUI |
C0027444 |
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subClassOf |