Compound ID | 2715
Synonym(s): Pyocyanin
Class: Natural product antibiotic
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive & Gram-negative |
| Details of activity: | Active against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli; induces production of reactive oxygen species |
| Description: | Natural product from Streptomyces cyanoflavus (or pyocyanin from Pseudomonas aeruginosa); antibiotic pigment |
| Institute where first reported: | Research Laboratory, Meiji Milk Products, Co; The Squibb Institute for Medical Research NJ USA |
| Year first mentioned: | 1958 |
| Development status: | Experimental |
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