Fosfomycin Calcium (CAS 26016-98-8)
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Fosfomycin Calcium is a calcium salt form of fosfomycin and is leveraged in research studies focused on bacterial resistance mechanisms and the efficacy of antibacterial agents. In microbiology, it is used to investigate the inhibitory effects on bacterial wall synthesis, as it targets the initial stages of peptidoglycan production, a critical component of bacterial cell walls. This research is vital for understanding how bacteria develop resistance to certain mechanisms of action and for the subsequent design of novel compounds that can circumvent these resistances. By studying Fosfomycin Calcium, researchers can gain insights into the transport and uptake of phosphonic antibiotics by bacterial cells. Additionally, it serves as a benchmark in studies that examine the synergistic effects when used in combination with other compounds, which can be critical for enhancing the activity against resistant bacterial strains in various environmental conditions.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Fosfomycin Calcium, 5 g | sc-204760 | 5 g | $233.00 | |||
Fosfomycin Calcium, 25 g | sc-204760A | 25 g | $490.00 |