Mupirocin calcium
Mupirocin calcium (Pseudomonic acid) is an orally active antibiotic isolated from Pseudomonas fluorescens. It acts by reversibly inhibiting bacterial isoleucyl-tRNA synthetase, thereby blocking protein synthesis. This mechanism supports its research use in studying Gram-positive infections, including MRSA, in both in vitro and in vivo models.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
104486-81-9
Field of Research
Infectious Disease & Virology, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Smiles
C ([C@H]1[C@] ([C@H] ([C@H] (C) O) C) (O1) [H]) [C@@H]2[C@@H] (O) [C@@H] (O) [C@H] (C/C (=C/C (OCCCCCCCCC (O) =O) =O) /C) OC2.[Ca]
Molecular Formula
C26H44O9.1/2Ca
Molecular Weight
519.65
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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