Gardimycin

Actagardin

Actagardin

Chemical compound


Actagardin (INN; also known as gardimycin) is a tetracyclic[1] peptide lantibiotic made by Actinoplanes brasiliensis.[2] It was discovered in 1975 by Lepetit S.p.A.[3] Its method of antibiotic activity involves the inhibition of peptidoglycan, preferentially targeting gram negative bacteria.[1]

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  1. "Actagardin (CAS 59165-34-3)". www.caymanchem.com. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
  2. Terekhova LP, Galatenko OA, Laĭko AV, Sumarukova IG, Golova TP, Tolstykh IV, Kozlova I (1999). "[Actinoplanes brasiliensis INA 3802--a producer of peptide antibiotics]". Antibiotiki i Khimioterapiia. 44 (4): 5–8. PMID 10483488.
  3. Somma S, Merati W, Parenti F (March 1977). "Gardimycin, a new antibiotic inhibiting peptidoglycan synthesis". Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. 11 (3): 396–401. doi:10.1128/AAC.11.3.396. PMC 351996. PMID 404960.



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