NCIt related terms : U-Gencin; Garamycin; Genoptic;
NCIt definition : A broad-spectrum aminoglycoside antibiotic produced by fermentation of Micromonospora
purpurea or M. echinospora. Gentamicin is an antibiotic complex consisting of four
major (C1, C1a, C2, and C2a) and several minor components. This agent irreversibly
binds to the bacterial 30S ribosomal subunit. Specifically, this antibiotic is lodged
between 16S rRNA and S12 protein within the 30S subunit. This leads to interference
with translational initiation complex, misreading of mRNA, thereby hampering protein
synthesis and resulting in bactericidal effect. Aminoglycosides are mostly ineffective
against anaerobic bacteria, fungi and viruses.;
UNII : T6Z9V48IKG;
CAS number : 1403-66-3;
Drug name : Garamicin; Garamycin; U-Gencin; Genoptic S.O.P.; Genoptic;