DOXYCYCLINE
\dˈɒksɪsˌa͡ɪkla͡ɪn], \dˈɒksɪsˌaɪklaɪn], \d_ˈɒ_k_s_ɪ_s_ˌaɪ_k_l_aɪ_n]\
Definitions of DOXYCYCLINE
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an antibiotic derived from tetracycline that is effective against many infections; "Vibramycin is the trade name of doxycycline"
By Princeton University
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an antibiotic derived from tetracycline that is effective against many infections; "Vibramycin is the trade name of doxycycline"
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A synthetic TETRACYCLINE derivative with similar antimicrobial activity. Animal studies suggest that it may cause less tooth staining than other tetracyclines. It is used in some areas for the treatment of chloroquine-resistant falciparum malaria (MALARIA, FALCIPARUM).
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Procollagen Proline Dioxygenase
- mixed-function oxygenase that catalyzes hydroxylation prolyl-glycyl-containing-peptide, usually in protocollagen, hydroxyprolylglycyl-peptide. The enzyme utilizes molecular oxygen with a concomitant oxidative decarboxylation of 2-oxoglutarate to succinate. EC 1.14.11.2.