Compound ID | 2056
Synonym(s): Pristinamycin IA | mikamycin B
Class: Streptogramin
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive |
| Details of activity: | Binds to the bacterial 50S ribosomal subunit and inhibits the elongation process of protein synthesis; protein synthesis inhibitor |
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| Description: | Component of the combination product quinupristin/dalfopristin |
| Year first mentioned: | 1989 |
| Highest development stage: | Approved |
| Development status: | Approved |
| Reason dropped: | Discontinued in most countries |
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| PubChem link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/5388937 |
| Guide to Pharmacology: | quinupristin |
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