Compound ID | 2012
Synonym(s): GAR-936
Class: Tetracycline
| Agent Type: | Semisynthetic; Small molecule; Direct acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive & Gram-negative |
| Mechanism of action: | Protein synthesis inhibitor. Binds reversibly to the bacterial 30S ribosomal subunit preventing the aminoacyl tRNA from binding to the A site of the ribosome |
| Target Pathogen: | Active against Gram-positive bacteria and some Gram-negative bacteria (e.g. Escherichia coli, Klebsiella, Acinetobacter) |
| Description: | Semisynthetic minocycline derivative |
| Year first mentioned: | 1999 |
| Highest development stage: | Approved |
| Development status: | Approved |
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| PubChem link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/54686904 |
| Guide to Pharmacology: | tigecycline |
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