Compound ID | 2122
Class: Macrolide
| Agent Type: | Natural product; Small molecule; Direct acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive |
| Mechanism of action: | Protein synthesis inhibitor. Binds to the peptidyl transferase component of the 50S subunit of ribosomes |
| Description: | Natural product produced by Streptomyces, synthetic production. Systemic and topical application. |
| Institute where first reported: | Hoechst AG |
| Year first mentioned: | 1987 |
| Development status: | Experimental |