Lincocin

Lincomycin is a lincosamide antibiotic that comes from the actinomycete Streptomyces lincolnensis.[1] A related compound, clindamycin, is derived from lincomycin by using thionyl chloride to replace the 7-hydroxy group with a chlorine atom with inversion of chirality.[2] It was released for medical use in September 1964.[3] Contents 1 Uses 2 Clinical pharmacology 3 Biosynthesis 4 Spectrum of susceptibility 5 See also 6 References Uses Alt... [wikipedia]