What is aureomycine?

Answer 1

Aureomycine, also known as aureofacin or aureomycin, is an antibiotic that belongs to the tetracycline class of antibiotics. It is produced by the bacterium Streptomyces aureofaciens and is used primarily to treat bacterial infections, particularly those caused by gram-positive and some gram-negative bacteria. Aureomycine works by inhibiting protein synthesis in bacteria, thereby preventing their growth and reproduction. Its use has declined with the advent of more effective antibiotics, but it remains a significant compound in the study of antimicrobial agents.