Polyoxins Explained

Polyoxins are a group of nucleoside antibiotics composed of heterocyclic moieties containing nitrogen. An example is Polyoxin B.[1] Polyoxins work by inhibiting the biosynthesis of chitin.[2]

Notes and 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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