Antimicrobials

<p>Caspofungin is an echinocandin that belongs to the class of antifungal agents. It is used to treat Aspergillus and Candida infections. It works by inhibiting the synthesis of beta-(1,3)-D-glucan, an essential component of the cell wall of Aspergillus species and Candida species.</p>

<p>Saquinavir is a HIV protease inhibitor drug that is used with other antiretroviral drugs for the treatment of HIV-1. As this drug prevents HIV protease activity, it prevents the proteolysis of the Gag polyprotein and thus results in non-infectious virus particles.</p>

<p>Fosamprenavir calcium is an antiretroviral medication, which is derived from the prodrug of amprenavir. It is synthesized through chemical processes to enhance oral bioavailability and improve pharmacokinetic properties. Through its mode of action, fosamprenavir is converted in vivo to amprenavir, which acts as an inhibitor of the HIV-1 protease enzyme. By inhibiting this enzyme, it prevents the cleavage of the Gag-Pol polyprotein, disrupting viral replication and processing, ultimately leading to the production of immature, non-infectious viral particles.</p>

<p>Ganciclovir is an acyclovir analog that is used in the treatment of cytomegalovirus and herpetic keratitis of the eye. This drug is a DNA polymerase inhibitor and exhibits its anti-viral properties by inhibiting viral replication.</p>

<p>Aminoglycoside antibiotic; inhibits protein synthesis by inducing miscoding</p>

<p>Antibiotic of pyrrolidine class; protein synthesis inhibitor</p>

<p>N-Demethyl erythromycin A is a metabolite of erythromycin with narrow-spectrum antibiotic activity and is used for research on erythromycin derivatives.</p>

<p>Binds to 70S ribosomal subunit; inhibits translocation and induces miscoding</p>

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

<p>Amphotericin B is a macrocycle antibiotic first isolated from Streptomyces nodosus. Its antifungal activity is exerted by interacting with the fungal membrane, mainly ergosterol, and inducing pore formation. The increase in membrane permeability causes loss of ions and cell death. The C-2’ hydroxyl residue of the mycosamine carbohydrate moiety in the structure seems to have a major role in binding to ergosterol. It is used in cell culture to prevent growth of microbial contaminants, such as yeast and fungi. It is recommended by the WHO and CDC as an antifungal component for VTM at a concentration of 250ug/ml.</p>

<p>Zabofloxacin hydrochloride is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic with action on bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV and is used for treating multidrug-resistant bacterial infections, including respiratory infections.</p>

<p>Inhibitor of DNA synthesis; fluoroquinolone class</p>

<p>Methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one HCl, also known as MIT hydrochloride is often used as a preservative in personal care products and other industrial applications. The product has shown to act as an antimicrobial and antifungal agent.</p>

<p>Inhibitor of beta-lactamase; inhibitor of cell wall synthesis; beta-lactam class</p>

<p>Exhibits antitumour activity against L1210 and P388 leukemias and B16 melanoma</p>

<p>Inhibitor of cell wall biogenesis; glycopeptide antibiotic</p>

<p>Atazanavir is a HIV-1 protease inhibitor, used in the anti-retroviral therapy of adult and sometimes paediatric patients infected with HIV. In in vitro studies with human pulmonary epithelial cells, atazanavir has been studied as a potential inhibitor of SARS-CoV-2 Mpro protease, with the aim of halting viral replication.</p>

<p>Fungicide</p>

<p>Cefsulodin sodium salt is a beta lactam antibiotic in the third-generation cephalosporin family that inhibits penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) to disrupt bacterial cell wall synthesis.</p>

<p>Anthracycline antibiotic with potent anti-tumoral activity. The compound interferes with DNA replication and RNA transcription since it intercalates between the base pairs of nucleic acids. It also inhibits the topoisomerase II, proteasome and generates free radicals, which leads to cell death of treated cells. Moreover, daunorubicin triggers apoptosis trough the stimulation of ceramide synthesis. It has been used as chemotherapy agent for the treatment of myeloid leukaemia (AML) and acute lymphocytic leukaemia (ALL).</p>

<p>Tenofovir disoproxil is a nucleotide analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor that is used to treat infections such as Hepatitis-B and HIV. This drug is an antiretroviral agent that blocks reverse transcriptase, blocking viral replication.</p>

<p>Netropsin dihydrochloride is a pyrrole-amidine antibiotic with action on AT-rich sequences of DNA to inhibit replication and is used for research on DNA-binding properties and antiviral activity.</p>

<p>Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor; antiviral agent against HIV</p>

<p>Amorolfine is an antifungal drug that inhibits fungal enzymes (D14 reductase and D7-D8 isomerase). Its inhibition has an affect on fungal sterol synthesis pathways, and it depletes ergosterol. This drug can be used as a treatment for inflammatory lesions such as Tinea corporis, Tinea pedis, and Tinea cruris due to its ability to penetrate the skin barrier with ease.</p>

<p>Albendazole-d7 is a deuterium labeled form of albendazole. Albendazole is used in research and as an antiparasitic agent against gastrointestinal parasites in humans and animals.</p>

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

<p>Torezolid (Tedizolid) is an oxazolidinone antibiotic with action on bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit and is used for treating acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections.</p>

<p>Cefpodoxime proxetil is a prodrug of cefpodoxime with action on bacterial cell wall synthesis and is used for treating bacterial infections such as pneumonia, bronchitis, and gonorrhea.</p>

<p>1,3-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>

<p>Natural diterpene; anti-microbial</p>

<p>Gamithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic with action on bacterial protein synthesis and is used for treating respiratory infections in cattle, pigs, and sheep.</p>

<p>Rifapentine is a rifamycin antibiotic with action on bacterial RNA polymerase to inhibit transcription and is used for treating active and latent tuberculosis.</p>

<p>Dihydrostreptomycin sesquisulfate, EP is an aminoglycoside antibiotic, structurally derived from Streptomyces griseus. This compound originates from microbial biosynthesis, a method which harnesses the natural antibiotic-producing capabilities of microbial cultures. The mode of action of dihydrostreptomycin sesquisulfate involves binding to the 30S subunit of bacterial ribosomes, which interrupts the process of protein synthesis, ultimately leading to bacterial cell death.</p>

<p>A fluoroquinolone antibiotic which inhibits nucleic acid synthesis by targeting the DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. This second-generation fluoroquinolone has a broad spectrum of action and is more effective against Gram-negative bacteria.</p>

<p>Stavudine is an antiviral, reverse transcriptase inhibitor that is used to treat HIV/AIDS. It belongs to the group of nucleoside analogues of thymidine that is converted into stavudine monophosphate. Stavudine works by inhibiting viral replication by preventing the incorporation of viral dNTPs into the growing DNA chain, thus blocking DNA synthesis.</p>

<p>Pimodivir is a non-nucleoside-derived inhibitor of the polymerase basic protein 2 (PB2) subunit found in the polymerase complex of the influenza A virus. In general, pimodivir is indicated for the treatment of patients with severe influenza although knowledge about possible rise of resistance is not available.</p>

<p>Temocillin disodium is a beta-lactamase-resistant penicillin antibiotic with action on bacterial cell wall synthesis and is used for treating infections caused by multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria.</p>

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

<p>Ritonavir is a HIV protease inhibitor. It has an anti-retroviral activity as it inhibits the protease enzymes specific of both HIV-1 and HIV-2 and has been shown to be effective in controlling virus replication in humans and animals. Ritonavir works by preventing the HIV viral protease enzyme from cleaving the structural and replicative proteins produced by HIV genes such as gag and pol.</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>Doxorubicin (DOX) is an antineoplastic chemotherapy drug used to treat breast, ovarian and pancreatic cancers. It is an antitumor antibiotic that inhibits DNA topoisomerase II. DOX interferes with the topoisomerase II-mediated repair of DNA causing accumulation of mutations. It also leads to the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which further damage DNA as well as proteins and membranes. However, the compound presents with a risk of developing cardiomyopathy as well as drug resistance. Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin has also been developed to treat breast and ovarian cancers, myeloma, and HIV-related Kaposi’s sarcoma.</p>

<p>Cefotaxime sodium is a broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic, which is a semisynthetic derivative of cephalosporin C obtained from the mold Acremonium. This compound functions by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, which it achieves through binding to and deactivating penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) located on the inner membrane of the bacterial cell wall. This action prevents the cross-linking of peptidoglycan chains, leading to cell lysis and bacterial death, primarily affecting rapidly dividing cells.</p>

<p>Ipconazole is a fungicide with a mode of action that inhibits ergosterol biosynthesis, disrupting fungal cell membranes. It is used for seed treatment to protect crops like cereals and vegetables from fungal diseases. It's sold as a mixture of two isomers.</p>

<p>Inhibits chaperone protein HSP90; anti-proliferative; antineoplastic</p>

<p>Anti-fungal; glucan synthase inhibitor</p>

<p>Inhibitor of isoleucyl-tRNA synthetase; inhibitor of protein synthesis</p>

<p>Dihydrostreptomycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic with action on bacterial protein synthesis inhibition and is used for treating tuberculosis and bacterial infections in veterinary medicine.</p>

<p>Tenofovir is an acyclic nucleoside phosphonate that exhibits anti-viral properties through its inhibition of reverse transcriptases. In particular, Tenofovir is a potent inhibitor of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and chronic Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) reverse transcriptases, thus preventing the replication of genetic viral material. This property is beneficial in virus research areas and developing antiviral treatments. Once inside the body tenofovir is metabolized into its active form, tenofovir diphosphate, by the lysosomal protease cathepsin A, nucleotide kinases and adenylate kinases. <br>Tenofovir is part of our Bio-X ™ Range. These products are aimed at life science researchers who need high quality ready to use products for assay development, screening or other R&amp;D work. With a solubility datasheet and convenient vials, all of our Bio-X ™ products are in stock across our global warehouses for rapid delivery and ease of use.</p>

<p>Sulfasalazine is a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) with action on reducing inflammation and immune system activity and is used for treating rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease.</p>

<p>Ombitasvir is a NS5A inhibitor antiviral agent with action on hepatitis C virus replication and is used for treating chronic hepatitis C in combination therapies.</p>

<p>Inhibitor of cell wall biogenesis; glycopeptide antibiotic</p>

<p>Anti-retroviral; HIV protease inhibitor</p>

<p>Anti-viral; thymidine analogue; DNA plymerase inhibitor</p>

<p>Difloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, which is a synthetic compound derived from chemical synthesis methods. Its source involves complex organic chemistry that modifies the quinolone backbone to enhance its antibacterial properties. Difloxacin functions by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, which are critical enzymes involved in DNA replication, transcription, and repair. This inhibition leads to the prevention of cellular division and ultimately results in bacterial cell death.</p>

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

<p>Ketoconazole is an azole antifungal compound with a mode of action that inhibits ergosterol synthesis, disrupting fungal cell membranes. It is used for treating fungal infections of the skin and scalp.</p>

<p>Inhibitor of DNA replication; inhibitor of theophylline and caffeine metabolism</p>

<p>Mebendazole is a benzimidazole anthelmintic with action on microtubule formation in parasitic worms and is used for treating intestinal worm infections like threadworms and roundworms.</p>

<p>Amphotericin B is a macrocycle antibiotic first isolated from Streptomyces nodosus. Its antifungal activity is exerted by interacting with the fungal membrane, mainly ergosterol, and inducing pore formation. The increase in membrane permeability causes loss of ions and cell death. The C-2’ hydroxyl residue of the mycosamine carbohydrate moiety in the structure seems to have a major role in binding to ergosterol. It is used in cell culture to prevent growth of microbial contaminants, such as yeast and fungi. It is recommended by the WHO and CDC as an antifungal component for VTM at a concentration of 250ug/ml.</p>

<p>A fungicide</p>

<p>Olaquindox is a quinoxaline derivative antibiotic with action on bacterial growth suppression in the gut and is used for promoting growth and controlling bacterial infections in livestock.</p>

<p>N-Demethyl roxithromycin is a metabolite of roxithromycin with action on bacterial protein synthesis inhibition and is used for research on macrolide antibiotics.</p>

<p>Tiamulin fumarate is a pleuromutilin antibiotic with action on bacterial protein synthesis by targeting the 50S ribosomal subunit and is used for treating swine dysentery and respiratory infections in livestock.</p>

<p>Moxalactam Sodium Salt (Mixture of diastereomers) is an oxacephem antibiotic with action on bacterial cell wall synthesis and is used for treating infections caused by gram-negative bacteria like Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa</p>

<p>Cefatrizine propylene glycol is a cephalosporin antibiotic with action against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria and is used for treating respiratory and skin infections.</p>

<p>Broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibacterial agent</p>

<p>Inhibitor of hepatitis C viral enzyme NS3-4A serine protease</p>

<p>Baloxavir marboxil is a selective inhibitor of the cap-dependent endonuclease of RNA polymerase, an acidic protein in influenza A and B viruses. In patients, baloxavir marboxil reduces the time to recovery by alleviating the symptoms of the influenza A and B infection, in both adults and children.</p>

<p>Cefpodoxime is a semi-synthetic antibiotic that is clinically used against bacterial infections. The chemical structure of Cefpodoxime is similar to Cephalexin and has high bioavailability and high resistance to inhibit bacterial growth. Cefpodoxime acts inhibiting the synthesis of cell wall, the cross-linking of peptidoglycan and altering bacterial permeability by inhibiting lipopolysaccharide synthesis. Studies have shown that cefpodoxime can be used for treating prophylaxis of respiratory tract infections, in which being absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract unchanged and is metabolized to an active form in liver cells both after oral ingestion or after a single parenteral dose.</p>

<p>Faropenem sodium hemipentahydrate is a penem-class beta-lactam antibiotic with action on bacterial cell wall synthesis and is used for treating respiratory, skin, and urinary tract infections.</p>

<p>iso-Nystatin is an antifungal compound, which is derived from the bacterium *Streptomyces noursei*. This specific strain of actinobacteria produces polyene macrolide antifungals, and iso-Nystatin is a derivative that exhibits similar bioactivity as its parent compound, Nystatin. Its mode of action is based on binding ergosterol, a crucial component of fungal cell membranes. This binding disrupts the membrane's structural integrity, inducing pore formation, which leads to ion leakage and ultimately cell lysis and fungal cell death.</p>

<p>N-Boc-protected -Guanidino Oseltamivir is a fine chemical that belongs to the group of versatile building blocks. It is a complex compound that has been used in research as a reagent and speciality chemical. N-Boc-protected -Guanidino Oseltamivir is an important intermediate for the synthesis of a variety of useful compounds, such as pharmaceuticals and natural products. This compound is also used as a reaction component in organic syntheses, especially for the preparation of high quality and useful scaffolds.</p>

<p>Cefazaflur is a semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic, which is derived from the mold Acremonium (formerly known as Cephalosporium). Its mode of action involves inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis by targeting penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs). This interference prevents the cross-linking of peptidoglycan chains, which is essential for bacterial cell wall structural integrity, ultimately leading to cell lysis and death.</p>

<p>Raltegravir is an antiretroviral agent that is used for the treatment of HIV infections. It inhibits HIV integrase in order to prevent viral genome from being inserted into the human genome. It binds to the active site of the enzyme and prevents it from binding to a target sequence on the viral DNA. This drug is metabolized by glucuronidation.</p>

<p>Triclabendazole is a benzimidazole anthelmintic with action on liver flukes by disrupting their microtubule formation and is used for treating fascioliasis in humans and animals.</p>

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

<p>Enoxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic with action on bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV and is used for treating urinary tract infections and gonorrhea.</p>

<p>Oritavancin diphosphate is a lipoglycopeptide antibiotic with action on bacterial cell wall synthesis and is used for treating acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections.</p>

<p>Doramectin is a macrocyclic lactone antiparasitic agent with action on glutamate-gated chloride channels in parasites and is used for treating internal and external parasitic infections in livestock.</p>

<p>Dihydrostreptomycin B is an aminoglycoside antibiotic, which is derived from the bacterium Streptomyces griseus. This antibiotic operates by binding to the 30S subunit of the bacterial ribosome, leading to the inhibition of protein synthesis. The binding disrupts the decoding site, causing misreading of mRNA and ultimately resulting in bactericidal activity.</p>

<p>Closantel sodium dihydrate is a salicylanilide antiparasitic agent with action on flukes, nematodes, and arthropods and is used for veterinary treatment of parasitic infections.</p>

<p>Butoconazole nitrate is an antifungal agent and is used for the treatment of vaginal yeast infections. It inhibits the synthesis of ergosterol, disrupting the fungal cell membrane.</p>

<p>Exalamide is an arenecarboxamide antifungal agent with action on fungal growth inhibition and is used for research on fungal infections.</p>

<p>Avermectin B1a (&gt;85%) is a macrolide anthelmintic and is used for the treatment of parasitic infections. It enhances the effects of glutamate at the glutamate-gated chloride channels, causing paralysis and death of the parasite</p>

<p>Anthracycline is a class of chemotherapy drugs, which are anthraquinone antibiotics derived from the bacterial genus Streptomyces. They exert their therapeutic effects primarily through intercalation into DNA, disrupting the function of enzymes such as topoisomerase II, thus preventing the transcription and replication processes in rapidly dividing cancer cells. Furthermore, they generate free radicals, leading to oxidative stress and subsequent cell damage. These mechanisms collectively result in apoptosis of malignant cells. Anthracyclines are utilized extensively in oncology for the treatment of various malignancies, including leukemias, lymphomas, breast cancer, and sarcomas. The efficacy of anthracyclines in inhibiting tumor growth must be balanced against their cardiotoxic potential, which is a significant consideration in their clinical use. This dual nature makes them both pivotal and challenging in chemotherapy regimens, necessitating careful management and monitoring throughout treatment.</p>

<p>Abacavir is an antiviral nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor that is used for the treatment of HIV. This drug inhibits the activity of HIV-1 reverse transcriptase (RT) both by competing with dGTP and by its incorporation into viral DNA.</p>