streptothricin

Thân thiện

A scientist examines a petri dish containing streptothricin.

Definition

Noun: 1. An antibiotic substance: Streptothricin is a basic antibiotic compound produced by certain soil bacteria (actinomycetes). It is known for its activity against various microorganisms.

Usage and Examples

• As a subject: was one of the early antibiotics discovered from soil microbes.
• As an object: The researcher isolated from the bacterial culture.
• With a modifier: The study focused on the chemical structure of .

Advanced Usage

• In scientific contexts: The term is primarily used in microbiology, biochemistry, and medical research literature to refer to this specific class of antibiotic compounds.
  • Example: The mechanism of action for streptothricin involves inhibition of protein synthesis.

Variants and Related Words

• Antibiotic (n): A broader category of substances that inhibit or destroy microorganisms, of which streptothricin is one type.
• Actinomycete (n): A type of filamentous bacteria, often found in soil, which is the source organism for streptothricin.

Synonyms

• Antimicrobial agent: A general term for a substance that kills or inhibits microbes.
• Bacteriostatic/Bactericidal compound: Terms describing an agent that stops bacterial growth or kills bacteria, respectively.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a basic antibiotic derived from a soil actinomycete