Compound ID | 737
Synonym(s): PNU-179954 | PNU179954
Class: Oxazolidinone
| Agent Type: | Synthetic; Small molecule; Direct acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive & Gram-negative |
| Mechanism of action: | Protein synthesis inhibitor. Binds to the 30s ribosomal subunit |
| Target Pathogen: | Active against Haemophilus influenzae and Staphylococcus aureus |
| Institute where first reported: | Pharmacia &Upjohn ; Pharmacia Corp.; Pfizer |
| Year first mentioned: | 1999 |
| Highest development stage: | Preclinical |
| Development status: | Experimental |
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| PubChem link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/478456 |