Compound ID | 478
Synonym(s): WCK-919
Class: Fluoroquinolone
| Agent Type: | Synthetic; Small molecule; Direct acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive & Gram-negative |
| Mechanism of action: | DNA synthesis inhibitor. DNA gyrase inhibitor |
| Description: | Contains two chiral isomers: WCK 1152 and WCK 1153 |
| Institute where first reported: | Wockhardt, India |
| Year first mentioned: | 2001 |
| Development status: | Experimental |