Compound ID | 770
Synonym(s): EP 13159 | EP13159
Class: Macrolide
| Agent Type: | Small molecule; Direct acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive |
| Mechanism of action: | Protein synthesis inhibitor |
| Target Pathogen: | Active against Staphylococcus aureus (including strains which are macrolide-, MLSB-, and methicillin-resistant), streptococci, vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus, Enterococcus faecalis, and Enterococcus faecium |
| Description: | Phan LT, Amsler K, Polemeropoulos A, et al. In vitro and in vivo evaluation of EP-13159: a novel fluoro ketolide active against MRSA and VRE and with exceptional activities against resistant streptococci. 43rd-ICAAC 2003;242 |
| Institute where first reported: | Enanta Pharmaceuticals, USA |
| Year first mentioned: | 2003 |
| Development status: | Experimental |
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