Bacitracin A
Description
Bacitracin A is an antibiotic with antibacterial activity against Gram-positive bacteria. Bacitracin A forms a ternary complex with divalent metal ions and C55-isoprenyl pyrophosphate, thereby inhibiting peptidoglycan biosynthesis and cell wall synthesis. Bacitracin A induces the formation of protoplasts and L-forms, alters membrane permeability, regulates metal ion transport, inhibits in vitro enzyme biosynthesis, disrupts the cytoplasmic membrane, and exerts bactericidal activity. Bacitracin A can be used in research on bacterial, fungal, and amoebic infections.
Product Details
| Product Name | Bacitracin A |
| Biological activity | Bacitracin A is an antibiotic with antibacterial activity against Gram-positive bacteria. Bacitracin A forms a ternary complex with divalent metal ions and C55-isopentenyl pyrophosphate, thereby inhibiting peptidoglycan biosynthesis and cell wall synthesis. Bacitracin A induces the formation of protoplasts and L-form bacteria, alters membrane permeability, regulates metal ion transport, inhibits in vitro enzyme biosynthesis, disrupts the cytoplasmic membrane and exerts bactericidal activity. Bacitracin A can be used in studies related to bacterial infections, fungal infections and amoebic infections. |
| Molecular Weight | 1422.69 |
| Formula | C66H103N17O16S |
| CAS Number | 22601-59-8 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Color | White to off-white |
| Storage | Sealed storage, away from moisture |
