| Literature DB >> 1107228 |
J M Hamilton-Miller, W Brumfitt.
Abstract
The cephamycins are a group with great potential. The first member of the group intended for therapeutic use offers the following advantages over existing cephalosporins: 1. Stability to various beta-lactamases; in an environment increasingly threatened by R-factors, this property may be of increasing value as time passes. 2. Possible lack of cross-allergenicity with other beta-lactam antibiotics. 3. Activity against anaerobic strains. Cefoxitin is only the first semi-synthetic derivative; presumably there are other compounds awaiting assessment which have even more favourable properties.Entities:
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Year: 1975 PMID: 1107228 DOI: 10.1007/bf01642764
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Infection ISSN: 0300-8126 Impact factor: 3.553