Synonyms: N-decanoyl-L-tryptophyl-L-asparaginyl-L-aspartyl-L-threonylglycyl-L-ornithyl-L-aspartyl-D-alanyl-L-aspartylglycyl-D-seryl-threo-3-methyl-L-glutamyl-3-anthraniloyl-L-alanine[egr]1-lactone
Molecular Formula: C72H101N17O26
Molecular Weight: 1620.67
Linear Structural Formula: C72H101N17O26
MDL Number: MFCD28968054
Storage: -20C
Biochem Physiol Actions: Daptomycin is a natural cyclic lipopeptide antibiotic found in Streptomyces roseosporus. It is has been found to be effective in treating infections caused by aerobic Gram-positive bacteria. Daptomycin inhibits many antibiotic resistant strains such as methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA), vancomycin-intermediate S. aureus (VISA) and vancomycin-resistant S. aureus (VRSA).The mode of action of daptomycin is quite different from that of any other antibiotic. Daptomycin binds to bacterial membranes and causes a rapid depolarization of membrane potential. This loss of membrane potential causes inhibition of protein, DNA, and RNA synthesis, which results in bacterial cell death.
Other Notes: Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.