Description
Capreomycin sulfate is a cyclic peptide antibiotic often classified with the aminoglycoside antibiotics. It is used as a second line antibiotic for studying multidrug resistant tuberculosis. Capreomycin is primarily used against Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Although the mechanism of action of capreomycin is not well understood, it is thought to exhibit a mechanism similar to aminoglycosides, which bind the 30s ribosomal subunit, causing misreading of the mRNA sequence and inhibition of translocation. Consequently, inhibiting protein synthesis.
Product Specifications
Capreomycin Sulfate
Formula: C24H42N14O8 • H2SO4
MW: 752.76 g/mol
Storage/Handling: Store at -20°C.
PubChem Chemical ID: 22836615
