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Candidate ID: R0085
Source ID: DB00319
Source Type: approved
Compound Type: small molecule
Compound Name: Piperacillin
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Molecular Formula: C23H27N5O7S
SMILES: [H][C@]12SC(C)(C)[C@@H](N1C(=O)[C@H]2NC(=O)[C@H](NC(=O)N1CCN(CC)C(=O)C1=O)C1=CC=CC=C1)C(O)=O
Structure:
DrugBank Description: Semisynthetic, broad-spectrum, ampicillin derived ureidopenicillin antibiotic proposed for pseudomonas infections. It is also used in combination with other antibiotics.
CAS Number: 66258-76-2
Molecular Weight: 517.555
DrugBank Indication: For the treatment of polymicrobial infections.
DrugBank Pharmacology: Piperacillin is a penicillin beta-lactam antibiotic used in the treatment of bacterial infections caused by susceptible, usually gram-positive, organisms. The name "penicillin" can either refer to several variants of penicillin available, or to the group of antibiotics derived from the penicillins. Piperacillin has <i>in vitro</i> activity against gram-positive and gram-negative aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. The bactericidal activity of Piperacillin results from the inhibition of cell wall synthesis and is mediated through Piperacillin binding to penicillin binding proteins (PBPs). Piperacillin is stable against hydrolysis by a variety of beta-lactamases, including penicillinases, and cephalosporinases and extended spectrum beta-lactamases.
DrugBank MoA: By binding to specific penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) located inside the bacterial cell wall, Piperacillin inhibits the third and last stage of bacterial cell wall synthesis. Cell lysis is then mediated by bacterial cell wall autolytic enzymes such as autolysins; it is possible that Piperacillin interferes with an autolysin inhibitor.
Targets: Penicillin-binding protein 3; Penicillin-binding protein 2B; Penicillin-binding protein 2a; Penicillin-binding protein 1b
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