Description
Sparfloxacin is a broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibiotic targeting gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria as well as Mycoplasma species. It is especially effective against bacteria responsible for respiratory tract infections such as pneumonia. Sparfloxacin also displays photosensitizing effects.
Fluoroquinolones are a group of broad-spectrum antibiotics that inhibit DNA synthesis. These antibiotics prevent unwinding of double-stranded DNA by binding DNA gyrase or DNA topoisomerase. By preventing the formation of single-stranded DNA, fluoroquinolones inhibit bacterial replication.
Product Specifications
Sparfloxacin
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY GRADE
Formula: C19H22F2N4O3
MW: 392.40 g/mol
Storage/Handling: Store at 2-8°C.
PubChem Chemical ID: 60464
