Compound ID | 2000
Synonym(s): Rubimycin | espinomycin A | platenomycin B1 | turimycin P3
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 |
| Year first mentioned: | 1975 |
| Highest development stage: | Approved |
| Development status: | Approved |
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| PubChem link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/5282169 |
| Guide to Pharmacology: | midecamycin |
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