Sideromycin
Sideromycin
Sideromycin (pronunciation: /ˌsaɪdəroʊˈmaɪsɪn/) is a type of antibiotic that binds to iron in the body to inhibit the growth of certain bacteria.
Etymology
The term "sideromycin" is derived from the Greek words "sidero-", meaning iron, and "-mycin", a suffix used in the names of antibiotics.
Definition
Sideromycins are a group of antibiotics that have the ability to chelate iron. They are produced by certain strains of Streptomyces and have a high affinity for iron, which they use to inhibit the growth of bacteria.
Related Terms
- Antibiotic: A type of medicine that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms.
- Iron: A chemical element with the symbol Fe and atomic number 26. It is a metal that belongs to the first transition series and group 8 of the periodic table.
- Bacteria: A type of biological cell. They constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms.
- Streptomyces: A genus of Gram-positive bacteria that grows in various environments, and its members are called streptomycetes.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sideromycin
- Wikipedia's article - Sideromycin
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