Compound ID | 844
Synonym(s): SB247386 | SB 247386
Class: Pleuromutilin
| Agent Type: | Semisynthetic; Small molecule; Direct acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive |
| Mechanism of action: | Protein synthesis inhibitor. Peptidyl transferase inhibitor and interacts with domain V of the 23S RNA |
| Target Pathogen: | Active against Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, and Streptococcus pyrogenes |
| Description: | Semisynthetic compound derived from the natural product pleuromutilin; reviewed for topical treatment of skin disorders and respiratory tract infections |
| Institute where first reported: | SmithKline Beecham; GSK |
| Year first mentioned: | 1999 |
| Development status: | Experimental |
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| Citation: | https://doi.org/10.1016/S1094-5539(03)00050-6 |