Compound ID | 498
Class: Fluoroquinolone
| Agent Type: | Synthetic; Small molecule; Direct acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive |
| Mechanism of action: | DNA synthesis inhibitor. Type II topoisomerase, gyrase, and topoisomerase IV inhibitor |
| Target Pathogen: | Active against Staphylococcus aureus |
| Institute where first reported: | Daiichi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd (Daiichi Sankyo Pharmaceutical, Japan) |
| Year first mentioned: | 2003 |
| Highest development stage: | Phase 1 |
| Development status: | Inactive |
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| PubChem link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/9865774 |
| Guide to Pharmacology: | DX-619 |
| Citation: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1315973/ |