[The hydrochloride salt form of doxycycline exhibiting antimicrobial activity. Doxycycline blocks binding of aminoacyl-tRNA to the mRNA-ribosome complex, thereby inhibiting protein synthesis. In addition, this agent has exhibited inhibition of collagenase activity. (NCI) ( NCI )]
UMLS (NCI) C0771947 - Organic Chemical
- Antibiotic