Compound ID | 2099
Synonym(s): Portamycin | afragilimycin
Class: RNA polymerase inhibitor
| Agent Type: | Natural product; Small molecule; Direct acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive |
| Mechanism of action: | RNA synthesis inhibitor. DNA-dependent RNA polymerase inhibitor; inhibits translocation step, thus inhibiting bacterial RNA chain elongation; partial cross-resistance with rifampicin, microcin, CBR703, and sorangicin |
| Description: | Natural compound produced by Streptomyces. |
| Year first mentioned: | 1955 |
| Development status: | Experimental |