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Gamithromycin (CAS 145435-72-9)

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Alternate Names:
(2R,3S,4R,5S,8R,10R,11R,12S,13S,14R)-13-[(2,6-Dideoxy-3-C-methyl-3-O-methyl-α-L-ribo-hexopyranosyl)
Application:
Gamithromycin is A macrolide compound with antibacterial activity
CAS Number:
145435-72-9
Molecular Weight:
777.04
Molecular Formula:
C40H76N2O12
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Gamithromycin is a macrocyclic lactone of the azalide subclass, related to better-known macrolides, and it holds significant interest in biochemical and environmental research due to its structural complexity and binding affinity to bacterial ribosomes. In biochemical studies, gamithromycin is often used as a probe to understand the intricate process of protein synthesis inhibition, providing insights into the fundamental interactions between macrolide structures and the peptidyl transferase center of bacterial ribosomes. Environmental scientists study the compound′s biodegradability and its potential effects on microbial communities, especially in terms of resistance gene proliferation. Additionally, the compound serves as a model to explore the molecular underpinnings that define the activity spectrum of macrolides, aiding in the synthesis of novel compounds with specific target actions.


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Gamithromycin, 1 mg

sc-489549
1 mg
$265.00