Compound ID | 1993
Synonym(s): Drosophilin B
Class: Pleuromutilin
| Agent Type: | Natural product; Small molecule; Direct acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive |
| Mechanism of action: | Protein synthesis inhibitor. Binds to the peptidyl transferase component of the bacterial 50S ribosomal subunit, thus inhibiting peptide bond formation |
| Target Pathogen: | Active against Gram-positive bacteria including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus |
| Description: | Natural product produced by the fungus Pleurotus |
| Year first mentioned: | 1951 |
| Development status: | Experimental |
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| PubChem link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/9886081 |
| Guide to Pharmacology: | pleuromulin |
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