Compound ID | 132
Synonym(s): LY333328 | Orbactiv
Class: Glycopeptide
| Agent Type: | Semisynthetic; Direct acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive |
| Mechanism of action: | Cell wall synthesis inhibitor. Binds to D-alanyl-D-alanine stem termini and the pentaglycyl bridging segment of Gram-positive peptidoglycan (transglycosylation and transpeptidation steps inhibitor); additionally membrane-active agent as in telavancin |
| Target Pathogen: | Active against Gram-positives including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus causing acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI) |
| Institute where first reported: | The Medicines Company, USA |
| Year first mentioned: | 1996 |
| Highest development stage: | Approved by FDA in 2014 |
| Development status: | Approved |
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| PubChem link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/16136912 |
| Guide to Pharmacology: | oritavancin |
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