Search

for
Search:

GlossaryMacrolides

class of antibiotics inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis

Macrolides are a class of antibiotics that are commonly used to treat bacterial infections. They work by inhibiting protein synthesis in bacteria, effectively stopping their growth and reproduction. Examples include erythromycin, azithromycin, and clarithromycin. These antibiotics are often prescribed for respiratory infections, skin infections, and some sexually transmitted diseases.

Related Terms

Research

5 / 240 results

research Macrolide Antibiotics (Milestones in Drug Therapy series)

March 2003 in “International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents”

research Clinical Application of Development of Nonantibiotic Macrolides That Correct Inflammation-Driven Immune Dysfunction in Inflammatory Skin Diseases

22 citations , January 2012 in “Mediators of inflammation”

Nonantibiotic macrolides show promise for treating various inflammatory skin conditions.

Application of Different Analytical Techniques and Microbiological Assays for the Analysis of Macrolide Antibiotics from Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Biological Matrices

research Application of Different Analytical Techniques and Microbiological Assays for the Analysis of Macrolide Antibiotics from Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Biological Matrices

12 citations , August 2012 in “ISRN Analytical Chemistry (Print)”

Future work on macrolide antibiotic analysis will aim to enhance selectivity, sensitivity, and efficiency using advanced chromatographic methods.

research Acne, the Skin Microbiome, and Antibiotic Treatment

134 citations , January 2019 in “American journal of clinical dermatology”

Antibiotics can reduce acne but may lead to resistant bacteria, and understanding the skin's bacteria is important for treatment.

research Acquired scalp alopecia. Part II: A review

37 citations , May 1999 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology”

Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for preventing permanent hair loss in various scalp conditions, and while new treatments are promising, more research is needed to evaluate their effectiveness.

View more "macrolides" in research →

Learn

— no results

Try a deeper search in learn →

Community Join

— no results

Try a deeper search in community →

Experts

— no results

Try a deeper search in experts →

Clinics

— no results

Try a deeper search in clinics →