Compound ID | 1851
Synonym(s): Sisomycin | rickamicin | antibiotic 6640
Class: Aminoglycoside
| Agent Type: | Natural product; Small molecule; Direct acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive & Gram-negative |
| Mechanism of action: | Protein synthesis inhibitor. Binds to the bacterial 30S ribosomal subunit |
| Target Pathogen: | Active against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria |
| Description: | Micromonospora natural product. Used for topical application |
| Institute where first reported: | Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC |
| Year first mentioned: | 1950 |
| Highest development stage: | Approved; Phase 4 (NCT00202891) |
| Development status: | Withdrawn |
| Reason dropped: | No interest in pursuing clinical trial |
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| PubChem link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/36119 |
| Guide to Pharmacology: | sisomicin |
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