Compound ID | 2550
Diumycin A
Class: Natural product antibiotic
| Agent Type: | Natural product; Small molecule; Direct acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive |
| Mechanism of action: | Cell wall synthesis inhibitor |
| Target Pathogen: | Active against Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes |
| Description: | Natural product from Streptomyces umbrinus; active in protecting mice from Streptococcus pyogenes infection when administered subcutaneously but not when administered orally |
| Year first mentioned: | 1972 |
| Development status: | Experimental |
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