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Levofloxacin

CAT: 0804-HY-B0330-01Size: 100 mgDry Ice: NoHazardous: No
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Description
Levofloxacin ((-) -Ofloxacin) is an orally active antibiotic and is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Levofloxacin inhibits the DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. Levofloxacin can be used for chronic periodontitis, airway inflammation and BK Viremia research. Levofloxacin shows anti-orthopoxvirus activity[1][2][3][4][5].
CAS Number
100986-85-4
Product Name Alternative
(-) -Ofloxacin
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H302, H317, H334, H361, H362
Target
Antibiotic; Bacterial; DNA/RNA Synthesis; Orthopoxvirus; Topoisomerase
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Anti-infection; Cell Cycle/DNA Damage
Applications
COVID-19-anti-virus
Field of Research
Infection; Cancer
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/Levofloxacin.html
Purity
99.96
Solubility
DMSO : 10 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |H2O : ≥ 5 mg/mL
Smiles
O=C(C(C1=O)=CN2[C@@H](C)COC3=C(N4CCN(C)CC4)C(F)=CC1=C23)O
Molecular Formula
C18H20FN3O4
Molecular Weight
361.37
Precautions
H302, H317, H334, H361, H362
References & Citations
[1]Drlica K, et al. DNA gyrase, topoisomerase IV, and the 4-quinolones. Microbiol Mol Biol Rev. 1997 Sep;61 (3) :377-92. |[2]Smee DF, et al. A review of compounds exhibiting anti-orthopoxvirus activity in animal models. Antiviral Res. 2003 Jan;57 (1-2) :41-52.|[3]Rand A, et al. Effect of levofloxacin on some body tissues in mice. Effect of levofloxacin on some body tissues in mice. Iraqi Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 2021.|[4]JI B, et al. In vitro and in vivo activities of levofloxacin against Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 1995 Jun;39 (6) :1341-4.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, protect from light)
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
Launched
Isoform
Quinolone; Topoisomerase
Citation 01
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