Antibiotics

Antibiotic; binds bacterial ribosomes to inhibit protein synthesis

<p>Monensin sodium is a polyether antibiotic with action on ion transport across bacterial cell membranes and is used for preventing coccidiosis and improving feed efficiency in livestock.</p>

<p>A broad-spectrum antibiotic of macrolide class, which inhibits 50S ribosomal subunit and inhibits protein synthesis. Spiramycin is also effective against Gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria as well as protozoal parasite Toxoplasma gondii.</p>

<p>Broad-spectrum antibiotic; bacterial cell wall biogenesis inhibitor</p>

<p>Difloxacin is a bactericidal, broad-spectrum, fluroquinolone antibiotic which is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. By interfering with the bacterial enzyme DNA gyrase, which is necessary for the upkeep and synthesis of bacterial DNA, it causes an antibacterial impact. It is used for the treatment of many bacterial infections including skin infections.</p>

<p>Inhibitor of bacterial cell wall biogenesis; cephalosporin</p>

Mezlocillin sodium is a sodium salt form of mezlocillin with similar action and applications as mezlocillin.

<p>Inhibitor of protein synthesis; glycylcycline class</p>

<p>Anhydro chlortetracycline HCl is an antibiotic and is used for the treatment of bacterial infections. It binds to the 30S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting protein synthesis</p>

<p>A broad-spectrum antibiotic of macrolide class which targets 50S ribosome subunit and inhibits protein synthesis. Azithromycin is a semi-synthetic acid-stable derivative of erythromycin. In vitro, azithromycin is more efficient than erythromycin in some Gram-negative organisms such as Haemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus parainfluenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Borrelia burgdorferi.</p>

<p>Trimethoprim is a diaminopyrimidine antibiotic with action on bacterial folate synthesis inhibition and is used for treating urinary tract infections and respiratory infections.</p>

<p>Ofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic with action on bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV and is used for treating bacterial infections like pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and skin infections.</p>

<p>Ketolide; binds bacterial ribosomes and inhibits translation</p>

<p>Metronidazole is a nitroimidazole antibiotic with action on anaerobic bacteria and protozoa by disrupting DNA synthesis and is used for treating infections like bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, and certain parasitic infections.</p>

9-Deoxo-9a-aza-9a-homo erythromycin A is a semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic, which is derived from the naturally occurring antibiotic erythromycin. This compound is structurally modified to enhance its pharmacokinetic properties and antibacterial spectrum. By altering the erythromycin molecule, 9-Deoxo-9a-aza-9a-homo erythromycin A introduces a nitrogen atom into the lactone ring, thereby modifying its interaction with bacterial ribosomes.

<p>Ampicillin sodium is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, which is a semisynthetic derivative of penicillin. It is sourced from the natural fermentation products of Penicillium fungi, followed by chemical modification. Ampicillin functions by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. This is achieved through the irreversible binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), which play a crucial role in constructing the peptidoglycan layer of bacterial cell walls. This interruption of cell wall synthesis leads to cell lysis and ultimately the death of the bacteria.</p>

<p>A β-lactam antibiotic of monobactam subclass, which targets peptidoglycan synthesis in bacterial cell wall. Aztreonam is effective against Gram-negative aerobic bacteria and is more resistant to β-lactamases than other β-lactam antibiotics.</p>

<p>Kanamycin B is a broad spectrum antibiotic active against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, often used to treat eye infections. Compared to Kanamycin A, it exhibits stronger interaction with the acidic phospholipids.</p>

<p>Colistin sodium methanesulfonate is an antibiotic, which is a derivative of polymyxin E sourced from the bacterium Paenibacillus polymyxa. Its mode of action involves disrupting the bacterial cell membrane by interacting with lipopolysaccharides and phospholipids, leading to cell death.</p>

<p>Sarafloxacin hydrochloride is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic with action on bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV and is used for treating bacterial infections in veterinary medicine.</p>

<p>Phleomycin HCl is an antibiotic compound derived from *Streptomyces verticillus*, which is known for its robust DNA-cleaving activity. As an antibiotic, it functions primarily by inducing breaks in DNA strands, thereby inhibiting DNA replication and transcription processes. This mechanism of action is particularly effective in targeting rapidly dividing cells, making Phleomycin a valuable tool in molecular biology.</p>

<p>Dalbavancin is a lipoglycopeptide antibiotic with action against gram-positive bacteria, including MRSA and is used for treating acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections.</p>

<p>β-lactam antibiotic of penicillin subclass, which inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by targeting the proteoglycan synthesis. Cloxacillin has a narrow spectrum of action and is effective against Gram-positive organisms. Cloxacillin is resistant to the action of β-lactamase and therefore preferentially used for treatment of Staphylococcal infections.</p>

<p>Binds cyclophilin D and inhibits calcineurin; immunosuppressant</p>

Tigecycline Impurity 8 is a chemical impurity associated with Tigecycline, which is a glycylcycline antibiotic. This impurity is typically synthesized or isolated as a part of pharmaceutical development and quality control processes. Its source is inherently linked to the chemical synthesis of Tigecycline, where it may arise as a byproduct or degradation product.

<p>Broad spectrum, long-acting and lipid soluble tetracycline antibody</p>

<p>Enduracidin hydrochloride is an antimicrobial compound, which is a lipopeptide antibiotic derived from the genus Streptomyces, specifically Streptomyces fungicidicus or Streptomyces roseosporus. The compound exerts its antimicrobial activity by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial cell walls, primarily targeting the lipid II cycle, a critical precursor in the peptidoglycan synthesis pathway. This inhibition disrupts the construction of peptidoglycan layers, ultimately leading to bacterial cell lysis and death.</p>

<p>Ethambutol 2HCl is a bacteriostatic antimycobacterial agent with action on arabinosyl transferases to inhibit cell wall synthesis and is used for treating tuberculosis in combination with other antibiotics.</p>

<p>Antibacterial used in treatment of UTI and respiratory tract infections</p>

<p>Fleroxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic with action on bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV and is used for treating respiratory, urinary, and gastrointestinal infections.</p>

<p>Lysostaphin is an antimicrobial enzyme with a mode of action that cleaves the cell wall of Staphylococcus aureus. It is used for treating staphylococcal infections and in research applications.</p>

<p>Doxorubicin Impurity B is a chemical impurity of doxorubicin with no direct therapeutic action but used in research and quality control.</p>

<p>Inhibitor of bacterial cell wall biogenesis; penicillin class</p>

<p>Oligomycin C 97% is a macrolide antibiotic with action on mitochondrial ATP synthase inhibition and is used for research on oxidative phosphorylation and cellular metabolism.</p>

<p>1,6'-Di-HABA kanamycin A is a derivative of kanamycin A, an aminoglycoside antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections by blocking cell wall synthesis or by inhibiting protein synthesis.</p>

Paromomycin sulfate is an antibiotic used for culture media to control bacterial contamination of mediums and other laboratory substances. Most Gram-negative bacteria strains are sensitive to paromomycin sulfate, showing a low sensitivity (≀10%) in Enterobacteriaceae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Proteus vulgaris, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Serratia marcescens. Paromomycin sulfate is also used in the treatment of colorectal cancer by blocking DNA synthesis through inhibition of protein synthesis in susceptible cells. This can result in reduced damage in colon tumor cells within the body, although it may have neurotoxic effects on brain tissue. Furthermore, it has anti-inflammatory properties when given orally or intravenously at therapeutic doses. Acridine orange can be used to identify sulfuric acid resistant gram.

<p>Inhibitor of protein synthesis; lincosamide</p>

<p>Milbemycin oxime is a broad-spectrum antiparasitic agent with action on glutamate-gated chloride channels in parasites and is used for preventing heartworm and treating intestinal worms in animals.</p>

<p>Inhibitor of protein synthesis; streptogramin</p>

Vulgamycin is a novel antibiotic, which is derived from a specific strain of soil bacteria belonging to the genus *Streptomyces*. This microorganism is known for its prolific secondary metabolite production, enabling the development of unique compounds with therapeutic potential. Vulgamycin operates by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, a mechanism of action that targets key enzymatic pathways, resulting in effective bactericidal activity against a wide range of Gram-positive bacteria.

Antibiotic; RNA and DNA synthesis inhibitor; adenosine analogue

<p>Inhibitor of protein synthesis; aminoglycoside</p>

<p>Mitomycin C is a cytotoxic agent that inhibits DNA synthesis. This product is tested according to USP specification. Mitomycin C has been shown to be effective against resistant mutants and carcinoma cell lines. It also has genotoxic activity and induces statistically significant chromosome aberrations in mammalian cells. Mitomycin C is toxic to the mitochondria, which may be due to its ability to induce mitochondrial membrane potential collapse, leading to apoptosis. Mitomycin C binds to the response element in the genome, causing transcriptional repression of a number of genes involved in cell proliferation, differentiation, or apoptosis. Mitomycin C inhibits squamous carcinoma cells by binding to their DNA and preventing RNA synthesis.</p>

Lincomycin 2,7-dipalmitate is an antibiotic compound that is a semi-synthetic derivative originating from the natural antibiotic lincomycin, which itself is produced by the actinobacterium Streptomyces lincolnensis. This compound functions by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. Specifically, it binds to the 23S rRNA component of the 50S subunit of the bacterial ribosome, thereby disrupting the process of RNA translocation and inhibiting the synthesis of essential proteins needed for bacterial growth and replication.

<p>Inhibitor of DNA replication; aminoglycoside class</p>

<p>Marbofloxacin is an antibiotic belonging to the class of fluoroquinolones. It is used in veterinary medicine to treat bacterial infections in animals. This drug inhibits the bacterial enzyme DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. As a result, this drug prevents bacterial DNA replication.</p>

<p>Novobiocin is an aminocoumarin antibiotic with action on bacterial DNA gyrase to inhibit ATPase activity and is used for treating staphylococcal infections and research on DNA replication.</p>

Ceftriaxone disodium hemiheptahydrate is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic, which is a semisynthetic derivative of cephalosporin C. This compound is sourced from the fungus Acremonium, which is known for its role in deriving crucial β-lactam antibiotics. Ceftriaxone acts by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, specifically targeting the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs). This action disrupts peptidoglycan cross-linking, leading to bacterial cell lysis and death.

<p>Herbicidin H is a naturally occurring microbial herbicide, which is derived from specific strains of soil-borne bacteria. This compound is primarily isolated from Streptomyces species, known for their prolific production of various bioactive secondary metabolites. The mode of action of Herbicidin H involves the disruption of essential cellular processes within plant cells, particularly affecting nucleic acid synthesis. This disruption leads to impaired growth and eventual plant death, making it a potent agent against a range of undesirable plant species.</p>

A derivative of azithromycin, used as an antibiotic