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Enoxacin (CAS 74011-58-8)

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Alternate Names:
1-Ethyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(1-piperazinyl)-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylic acid; Abenox; Bactidan; Comprecin; Flumark; Penetrex
Application:
Enoxacin is a quinolone antibacterial agent that acts on DNA gyrase
CAS Number:
74011-58-8
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
320.32
Molecular Formula:
C15H17FN4O3
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Enoxacin is a compound that is of interest in biochemistry and microbiology research, primarily for its interaction with bacterial enzymes. Its use in research focuses on studying the inhibition of bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, which are critical for DNA replication and cell division. Investigations involving Enoxacin often aim to understand the molecular basis of enzyme inhibition and the resistance mechanisms bacteria may develop. The compound serves as a tool to explore the efficacy and specificity of enzyme inhibitors, providing insights into the structural requirements for binding and activity. Additionally, Enoxacin is used in the study of bacterial biofilms, as it can influence their formation and stability, which is key to understanding bacterial survival strategies. Its role in the modulation of bacterial gene expression may also be examined, as compounds like Enoxacin can affect the quorum sensing pathways that bacteria use to communicate and coordinate their behavior.


Enoxacin (CAS 74011-58-8) References

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  2. Bis-enoxacin blocks rat alveolar bone resorption from experimental periodontitis.  |  Rivera, MF., et al. 2014. PLoS One. 9: e92119. PMID: 24638087
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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Enoxacin, 500 mg

sc-205670
500 mg
$40.00

Enoxacin, 1 g

sc-205670A
1 g
$49.00

How much water should I add in order to get 100uM solution in the end? Would be good if you could attach anything like this in the documentation.

Asked by: Sarnai
Thank you for your question. Enoxacin: sc-205670 is soluble in water a concentration of <1 mg/mL warmed.
Answered by: Technical Support
Date published: 2017-02-16

What is the solubility of this product?

Asked by: hawkeye11
This product is soluble in DMSO <1 mg/mL; Water <1 mg/mL. Soluble to 100 mM in DMSO or in ethanol.
Answered by: Tech Service 4
Date published: 2020-05-26
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Rated 5 out of 5 by from Emde A; et alEmde A; et al. (PubMed ID: 26330466) determined that Enoxacin is beneficial for neuromuscular function via enhanced DICER activity. -SCBT Publication Review
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