Compound ID | 1972
Synonym(s): TD-6424 (Vibrativ)
Class: Lipoglycopeptide
| Agent Type: | Semisynthetic; Direct acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive |
| Mechanism of action: | Cell wall synthesis inhibitor. Binds to the D-Ala-D-Ala terminus of the peptidoglycan in the growing cell wall; additionally dissipates the bacterial cell membrane potential at higher concentrations, leading to membrane permeabilization and leakage of ATP and potassium ions |
| Description: | Semisynthetic lipoglycopeptide derived from vancomycin |
| Institute where first reported: | Theravance |
| Year first mentioned: | 2002 |
| Highest development stage: | Approved |
| Development status: | Approved |
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| PubChem link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/3081362 |
| Guide to Pharmacology: | telavancin |
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