CUHK242
CUHK242 is a bacterial transcription inhibitor, with a MIC of 2 μg/mL for B. subtilis reporter strain BS2019. CUHK242 has antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus. CUHK242 can inhibit RNA synthesis in cells, thereby simultaneously reducing protein synthesis[1].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
2408055-05-8
UNSPSC
12352005
Target
Bacterial; DNA/RNA Synthesis
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Anti-infection; Cell Cycle/DNA Damage
Field of Research
Infection
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/cuhk242.html
Smiles
O=C(O)C1=CC=C(Cl)C=C1NCC2=CC=C(SC3=CC=C(Cl)C(Cl)=C3)C([N+]([O-])=O)=C2
Molecular Formula
C20H13Cl3N2O4S
Molecular Weight
483.75
References & Citations
[1]Lam NM, et al. Development of a luciferase-based Gram-positive bacterial reporter system for the characterization of antimicrobial agents. Appl Environ Microbiol. 2024 Jul 17:e0071724.
Shipping Conditions
Room temperature
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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