Tetracycline ( INN ) (pronounced /?t?tr??sa?kli?n/ ) is a broad-spectrum polyketide antibiotic produced by the Streptomyces genus of Actinobacteria , indicated for use against many bacterial infections. more

Tetracycline ( INN ) (pronounced /?t?tr??sa?kli?n/ ) is a broad-spectrum polyketide antibiotic produced by the Streptomyces genus of Actinobacteria , indicated for use against many bacterial infections. It is commonly used to treat acne today, and played a historical role in stamping out cholera in the developed world. It is sold under the brand names Sumycin , Terramycin , Tetracyn , and Panmycin , among others. Actisite is a thread-like fiber form, used in dental applications. It is also used to produce several semi-synthetic derivatives, which together are known as the tetracycline antibiotics . less