Basic lipopeptide antibiotic group obtained from Bacillus polymyxa. They affect the cell membrane by detergent action and may cause neuromuscular and kidney damage. At least eleven different members of the polymyxin group have been identified, each designated by a letter.
Synonyms: 0, Polymyxin M, Polymyxin, Polymyxins
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1994,1963-1977 ,1994,1963-1977; see POLYMYXIN 1994-2003; see POLYMYXINS 1978-93; see POLYMYXIN 1963-77
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D011113