Compound ID | 2004
Synonym(s): Matromycin | amimycin | landomycin | romicil
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: | 1945 |
| Highest development stage: | Approved |
| Development status: | Withdrawn |
| Reason dropped: | More effective alternatives exist |
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| PubChem link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/72493 |
| Guide to Pharmacology: | oleandomycin |
| Citation: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6560455/ |