Description
Pipemidic acid is a pyridopyrimidine antibiotic with similar properties to quinolone antibiotics. It is used to study damage and mutations in DNA as well as lymphocyte blastogenesis and interferon-gamma production. It can be used as a cell selection agent.
Similarly to the fluoroquinolones, pipemidic acid inhibits DNA synthesis. It prevent unwinding of double-stranded DNA by binding DNA gyrase or DNA topoisomerase. By preventing the formation of single-stranded DNA, pipemidic acid inhibits bacterial replication.
Product Specifications
Pipemidic Acid
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY GRADE
Formula: C14H17N5O3
MW: 303.32 g/mol
Storage/Handling: Store at 4°C.
PubChem Chemical ID: 4831