root: Viomycin resistance


Viomycin description

50S ribosomal subunit, protein synthesis inhibitor

A strongly basic peptide, antibiotic complex from several strains of Streptomyces. It is allergenic and toxic to kidneys and the labyrinth. Viomycin is used in tuberculosis as several different salts and in combination with other agents.

Viomycin resistance gene: vph