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Polyoxin D

Polyoxins are a group of nucleoside antibiotics composed of heterocyclic moieties containing nitrogen. An example is Polyoxin B. Polyoxins work by inhibiting the biosynthesis of chitin.

References

  1. Brock Biology of Microorganisms (2003, Pearson Education Limited) Madigan (et al); pg.708
  2. "Biology of Microorganisms" (2012, Pearson Education Limited) Brock; pg. 777-778


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