Cycloheximide

Antibiotic substance isolated from streptomycin-producing strains of Streptomyces griseus. It acts by inhibiting elongation during protein synthesis.

Year introduced: 1968(1966)

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Tree Number(s): D03.383.621.808.240

MeSH Unique ID: D003513

Registry Number: 98600C0908

Entry Terms:

• Cicloheximide
• Actidione

Pharmacologic Action:

• Antifungal Agents
• Protein Synthesis Inhibitors

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Heterocyclic Compounds
Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring
Piperidines
Piperidones
Cycloheximide