Compound ID | 2579
Synonym(s): Kalamycin
Class: Natural product antibiotic
| Agent Type: | Natural product; Small molecule; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive |
| Mechanism of action: | Unknown |
| Target Pathogen: | Active against Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus haemolyticus, Streptococcus faecalis, and Diplococcus pneumoniae; also exhibits antifungal activity |
| Description: | Natural product from Streptomyces tanashiensis strain Kala |
| Year first mentioned: | 1968 |
| Development status: | Experimental |