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Active ingredient: Erythromycin - Chemisty and Biological Activity

Chemisty and Biological Activity

Chemical Formula

C37H67NO13

Chemical Name

(3R,4S,5S,6R,7R,9R,11R,12R,13R,14R)-6-[(2S,3R,4S,6R)-4-dimethylamino-3- hydroxy-6-methyl-oxan-2-yl]oxy-14-ethyl-7,12,13-trihydroxy-4- [(2S,4R,5S,6S)-5-hydroxy-4-methoxy-4,6-dimethyl-oxan-2-yl]oxy- 3,5,7,9,11,13-hexamethyl-1-oxacyclotetradecane-2,10-dione

Chemical Structure

Molecular Weight

733.927 g/mol

Physical State

Solid

Melting Point

191 oC

Water Solubility

Slightly soluble (1.44 mg/L)

Isoelectric Point

8.88

Organisms Affected

Enteric bacteria and other eubacteria

Phase 1 Metabolising Enzyme (1-st Step of Metabolism)

Not Available

Primary Drug Target
Name23S rRNA of 50S ribosomal subunit
Gene NameermC
Synonyms23S rRNA methylase leader peptide; Erythromycin resistance leader peptide
Specific FunctionThis peptide is involved in the control mechanism of the synthesis of the erythromycin resistance protein

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