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THIACTIN

\θˈa͡ɪəktˌɪn], \θˈa‍ɪəktˌɪn], \θ_ˈaɪ_ə_k_t_ˌɪ_n]\

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A cyclic peptide antibiotic (Antibiotics, Peptide) from Streptomyces that is active against gram-positive bacteria. In veterinary medicine, it has been used in mastitis caused by gram-negative organisms and in dermatologic disorders.

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