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Last uploaded: January 16, 2025
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D018942
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D018942
Preferred Name

Macrolides

Definitions
A group of often glycosylated macrocyclic compounds formed by chain extension of multiple PROPIONATES cyclized into a large (typically 12, 14, or 16)-membered lactone. Macrolides belong to the POLYKETIDES class of natural products, and many members exhibit ANTIBIOTIC properties.
Synonyms
Macrolide
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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