Compound ID | 1999
Synonym(s): Foromacidin | rovamycin | selectomycin
Class: Macrolide
| 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 |
| Description: | Natural product produced by Streptomyces. Used for treatment of toxoplasmose. |
| Year first mentioned: | 1954 |
| Highest development stage: | Approved |
| Development status: | Approved |
| External links: | |
| PubChem link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/5266 |
| Guide to Pharmacology: | spiramycin |
| Citation: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8665510/ |