Compound ID | 3154
Synonym(s): Bu 2545
Class: Lincosamide
| Agent Type: | Natural product; Small molecule; Direct acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive |
| Mechanism of action: | Protein synthesis inhibitor. Binds to peptidyl transferase domain of the 50S ribosomal subunit |
| Target Pathogen: | Active against Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Clostridium perfringens, and Propionibacterium acnes |
| Description: | Natural product from Streptomyces sp. |
| Institute where first reported: | Bristol-Banyu Research Institute, Ltd. |
| Year first mentioned: | 1980 |
| Development status: | Experimental |