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Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D005839
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D005839
Preferred Name

Gentamicins

Definitions
A complex of closely related aminoglycoside bases (e.g., Gentamicins C1, C2, and C1(subA)), obtained from MICROMONOSPORA purpurea and related species. A complex of closely related aminoglycosides obtained from MICROMONOSPORA purpurea and related species. They are broad-spectrum antibiotics, but may cause ear and kidney damage. They act to inhibit PROTEIN BIOSYNTHESIS. A complex antibiotic substance produced by MICROMONOSPORA purpurea, with three components: gentamicin C1, C2 , and C1A sulfates.
Synonyms
Gentamycin
GMyticin
Gentamicin Sulfate (USP)
Garamycin
Gentamycins
Gentavet
Genticin
Gentamicin
Gentacycol
G-Myticin
G Myticin
Sulfate, Gentamicin
Gentamicin Sulfate
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