Compound ID | 2742
Synonym(s): Virginiamycin S1 | Virgimycin
Class: Streptogramin
| Agent Type: | Natural product; Small molecule; Direct acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive |
| Mechanism of action: | Protein synthesis inhibitor. Binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit |
| Target Pathogen: | Active against Staphylococcus aureus |
| Description: | Natural product from Streptomyces sp. (closely related to S. virginiae); isolated as part of staphylomycin complex containing M1, M2, and S; has poor water solubility; currently used in animal husbandry as growth promoter |
| Year first mentioned: | 1954 |
| Development status: | Experimental |
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| PubChem link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Staphylomycin-S |
| Guide to Pharmacology: | virginiamycin S1 |
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