Colistin

• Target :

  Others|||Antibiotic|||Antibacterial

• Related Pathways :

  Others|||Microbiology/Virology

• Bioactivity :

  Colistin (Polymyxin E), a polypeptide antibiotic with oral activity, exhibits strong efficacy against a range of Gram-negative rod-shaped bacteria, such as multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acinetobacter baumannii, and Klebsiella pneumoniae. However, its use is associated with nephrotoxicity. It is primarily utilized in researching infections caused by Gram-negative bacilli [1] [2].

• Molecular Formula :

  C53H100N16O13 (for E1)

• Molecular Weight :

  1169.5

• Shipping Conditions :

  Cool pack

• Storage Temperature :

  -20°C

• CAS Number :

  1066-17-7