Compound ID | 1997
Synonym(s): EDP-420 | EP-013420 | S-013420
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive |
| Details of activity: | Binds to the peptidyl transferase component of the 50S subunit of ribosomes, thus inhibiting peptide bond formation and bacterial protein synthesis. It is active against Gram-positive bacteria. |
| Description: | Semisynthetic macrolide, 6,11-bridged bicyclolide |
| Institute where first reported: | Enanta, Shionogi & Co |
| Year first mentioned: | 1981 |
| Highest development stage: | Phase 2 (NCT00270517) |
| Development status: | Inactive |
| Reason dropped: | Submission for this trial had been cancelled |
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| PubChem link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/9875927 |
| Guide to Pharmacology: | modithromycin |
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