Compound ID | 2729
Synonym(s): U-29,479 | Niphimycin
Class: Natural product antibiotic
| Agent Type: | Natural product; Direct acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive |
| Mechanism of action: | NADH dehydrogenase inhibitor |
| Target Pathogen: | Active against Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pneumoniae |
| Description: | Natural product from Streptomyces hygroscopicus var. enhygrus; also shows antifungal activity |
| Year first mentioned: | 1971 |
| Development status: | Experimental |