Clavam

Clavams are a class of antibiotics. They are similar to penams, but with an oxygen substituted for the sulfur.[1] Thus, they are also known as oxapenams.

Clavulanic acid

An example is clavulanic acid,[2] from which this compound class receives its name.

References

"Medscape.com". Retrieved 2008-12-29.
Chemical Research Laboratory, Oxford University (The Schofield Group). "Antibiotic Biosynthesis, Clavulanic Acid Mode of Action and Biosynthesis". Archived from the original on 2011-06-05. Retrieved 2011-07-25.

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[1] "Medscape.com". Retrieved 2008-12-29.

[urlThe_Schofield_Group-2] Chemical Research Laboratory, Oxford University (The Schofield Group). "Antibiotic Biosynthesis, Clavulanic Acid Mode of Action and Biosynthesis". Archived from the original on 2011-06-05. Retrieved 2011-07-25.