Compound ID | 1834
Class: Aminocoumarin
| Agent Type: | Synthetic; Small molecule; Direct acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive & Gram-negative |
| Mechanism of action: | DNA synthesis inhibitor. Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase via binding to the ATP-binding site of the GyrB subunit of the enzyme; acts as competitive inhibitor of the ATPase reaction similar to novobiocin |
| Target Pathogen: | Active against staphylococci and weak activity against Escherichia coli |
| Propensity to select resistant mutants: | Yes |
| Description: | Streptomyces natural product |
| Year first mentioned: | 1972 |
| Development status: | Experimental |
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| PubChem link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/54706138 |
| Guide to Pharmacology: | clorobiocin |
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