Chemicals and Drugs

Macrocyclic Lactams

LACTAM-forming compounds with a ring size of approximately 1-3 dozen atoms.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

LACTAM-forming compounds with a ring size of approximately 1-3 dozen atoms.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Lactams, Macrocyclic
  • Ansamycins

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24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, economics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, urine.

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History Note

2005; for ANSAMYCINS use LACTAMS, MACROCYCLIC 1974-2004

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  1. D02w.065w.589w.327
  2. D04w.345w.295

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Macrocyclic Lactams. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D047029. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D047029
  2. Macrocyclic Lactams. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73588392