Description
Cefadroxil is a first generation cephalosporin antibiotic with a structure similar to that of cephalexin and cephradine. It targets a wide variety of bacterial species including Staphylococcus and Streptococcus species.
Cephalosporins are a type of β-lactam antibiotic consisting of a four-membered β-lactam ring bound to a six-membered dihydrothiazine ring. This two-ring system causes distortion of the β-lactam amide bond, resulting in decreased resonance stabilization and increased reactivity. β-lactams inhibit the formation of peptidoglycan cross-links within bacterial cell walls by targeting penicillin-binding proteins or PBPs. Consequently, the bacterial cell wall becomes weak and cytolysis occurs. Cephalosporins are less susceptible to β-lactamases than the penicillin β-lactam antibiotics.
Product Specifications
Cefadroxil
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY GRADE
Formula: C 16H17N3O5S
MW: 363.39 g/mol
Storage/Handling: Store in a dry and well-ventilated place.
PubChem Chemical ID: 47965
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