Compound ID | 2045
Class: Quinolone
| Agent Type: | Synthetic; Small molecule; Direct acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-negative |
| Mechanism of action: | DNA synthesis inhibitor. Binds to type II topoisomerases, gyrase and topoisomerase IV to inhibitor DNA cleavage and ligation reactions; bacterial topoisomerase inhibitor |
| Description: | Synthetic pyridopyrimidine derivative, closely related to oxolinic acid and nalidixic acid |
| Year first mentioned: | 1967 |
| Highest development stage: | Approved |
| Development status: | Approved |
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| PubChem link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/4855 |
| Guide to Pharmacology: | piromidic acid |
| Citation: | https://academic.oup.com/jambio/article-abstract/44/2/191/6729064?redirectedFrom=fulltext |