Compound ID | 3629
Synonym(s): TAN1057 | TAN-1057 A | TAN 1057 | TAN-1057 B
Class: Natural product antibiotic
| Agent Type: | Natural product; Direct acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive |
| Mechanism of action: | Protein synthesis inhibitor. Inhibits peptidyl transferase reaction |
| Target Pathogen: | Active against Staphylococcus aureus including methicillin-resistant strains |
| Propensity to select resistant mutants: | Yes |
| Description: | Natural product from Flexibacter sp. strain PK-74; dipeptide scaffold |
| Institute where first reported: | Takeda Chemical Industries, Japan |
| Year first mentioned: | 1989 |
| Development status: | Experimental |