Teicoplanin (trade name Targocid) is a semisynthetic glycopeptide antibiotic with a spectrum of activity similar to vancomycin. Its mechanism of action is to inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis.
CAT# | 10-101-104 |
CAS | 61036-62-2 |
Background | Teicoplanin is a lipoglycopeptide antibiotic extracted from Actinoplanes teichomiceticus. Acts against Gram-postive bacteria including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus fecalis. Its mechanism of action is through inhibition of bacterial cell wall biosynthesis. Displays spectrum of activity similar to Vancomycin. >> Read More |
Synonyms/Alias | Targocid; Teichomycin; Teichomycin A2; Teicoplanin |
M.F/Formula | C88H95Cl2N9O33 |
M.W/Mr. | 1879.66 |
Labeling Target | D-Ala-D-Ala moiety of NAM/NAG peptide subunits of peptidoglycan |
Application | Teicoplanin is an antibiotic used in the prophylaxis and treatment of serious infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus faecalis. |
Appearance | Solid powder |
Purity | >98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis) |
Biological Activity | Teicoplanin is a semisynthetic glycopeptide antibiotic used in the prophylaxis and treatment of serious infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria, including Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus faecalis. |
Areas of Interest | Cardiovascular System & Diseases Pituitary & Hypothalamic Hormones |
Target | Bacterial |
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