Compound ID | 2099
Synonym(s): Portamycin | afragilimycin
Class: RNA polymerase inhibitor
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive |
| Details of activity: | Inhibits bacterial DNA-dependent RNA polymerase by inhibiting the translocation step, thus inhibiting bacterial RNA chain elongation RNA synthesis. Partial cross-resistance with rifampicin, microcin, CBR703, sorangicin |
| Description: | Natural compound produced by Streptomyces. |
| Year first mentioned: | 1955 |
| Development status: | Experimental |