Compound ID | 3239
Synonym(s): Alahopcin
Class: Antimicrobial peptide
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive |
| Details of activity: | Active against Staphylococcus aureus; likely cell wall synthesis inhibitor |
| Description: | Natural product from Streptomyces albulus subsp.ochragerus; protects mice infected with Staphylococcus aureus when administered subcutaneously at 27 mg/kg (acute toxicity seen at 1 g/kg) |
| Institute where first reported: | Central Research Division, Takeda Chemical Ind., Ltd. |
| Year first mentioned: | 1983 |
| Development status: | Experimental |
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