Streptothricin (Noun)
Meaning
A basic antibiotic derived from a soil actinomycete.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Streptothricin is a basic antibiotic derived from a soil actinomycete that has been used to treat various bacterial infections.
- The discovery of streptothricin in the 1940s marked a significant milestone in the development of antibiotics from soil microorganisms.
- Streptothricin has been shown to inhibit the growth of certain bacteria by interfering with their protein synthesis.
- Researchers have been studying the properties of streptothricin to better understand its mechanism of action and potential applications.
- The use of streptothricin as an antibiotic has been limited due to its toxicity and potential side effects in humans.