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Lexithromycin (CAS 53066-26-5)

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Alternate Names:
Erythromycin A 9-methoxime
Application:
Lexithromycin is a semi-synthetic erythromycin with improved pH stability and hydrophobicity
CAS Number:
53066-26-5
Molecular Weight:
763.0
Molecular Formula:
C38H70N2O13
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Lexithromycin is a compound of interest in the area of biochemical research, where it is studied for its role as an inhibitor of bacterial protein synthesis. In research applications, it serves as a tool for probing the function of ribosomal translocation and the mechanics of protein assembly within bacterial cells. Investigations using Lexithromycin aim to elucidate its mechanism of action at a molecular level, revealing how it interacts with ribosomal subunits to impede the growth of bacteria. Such studies contribute to a broader understanding of ribosomal function and protein synthesis. Furthermore, Lexithromycin is utilized in structural biology to help clarify the conformational changes in ribosomes during the translation process, providing insights that are valuable for the advancement of molecular biology techniques and knowledge.


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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Lexithromycin, 5 mg

sc-391632
5 mg
$235.00