Compound ID | 2489
Synonym(s): Pseudomonic acid
Class: Natural product antibiotic
Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive |
Details of activity: | Active against Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, and Streptococcus pyogenes |
Propensity to select resistant mutants: | Yes |
Description: | Natural product from Pseudomonas fluorescens; used topically but not systemically (compound is rapidly hydrolysed to inactive metabolites in the latter case) |
Year first mentioned: | 1971 |
Highest developmental phase: | Approved for topical use by FDA in 1997 |
Development status: | Approved |
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PubChem link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/446596 |
Guide to Pharmacology: | mupirocin |
Citation: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1162199/ |
Patent: | US6013657A |