Description
Fusidic acid sodium is a bacteriostatic steroid antibiotic targeting gram-positive bacteria, especially those responsible for skin infections. It has been shown to inhibit nitric oxide lysis of islet cells, cytokine production, neutrophils, and T cells. It is highly water soluble.
Fusidic acid sodium inhibits protein synthesis in prokaryotes via suppression of elongation factor G.
Antibiotics are often used in clinical in vitro tests known as antimicrobial susceptibility tests or ASTs to determine their efficacy against certain bacterial species. They are tested against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria using panels, discs, and MIC strips by medical microbiologists. ASTs decrease the risk of using an antibiotic against bacteria exhibiting resistance to it, and the results are used in clinical settings to determine which antibiotic(s) to prescribe for various infections.
Product Specifications
Fusidic Acid Sodium
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY GRADE
Formula: C31H47O6Na
MW: 538.69 g/mol
Storage/Handling: Store at 2-8°C.
This product is sensitive to light and moisture.
PubChem Chemical ID: 23672955
