Product Description: Levofloxacin (hydrochloride) (Standard) is the analytical standard of Levofloxacin (hydrochloride). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Levofloxacin ((-)-Ofloxacin) hydrochloride is an orally active antibiotic and is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Levofloxacin hydrochloride inhibits the DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. Levofloxacin hydrochloride can be used for chronic periodontitis, airway inflammation and BK Viremia research. Levofloxacin hydrochloride shows anti-orthopoxvirus activity[1][2][3][4][5].
Formula: C18H21ClFN3O4
References: [1]Siva, R., et al., Effect of levofloxacin on neutrophilic airway inflammation in stable COPD: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis, 2014. 9: p. 179-86./[2]Pradeep, A.R., et al., Clinical and microbiological effects of levofloxacin in the treatment of chronic periodontitis: a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial. J Investig Clin Dent, 2014./[3]Lee, B.T., et al., Efficacy of Levofloxacin in the Treatment of BK Viremia: A Multicenter, Double-Blinded, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol, 2014./[4]Drlica K, et al. DNA gyrase, topoisomerase IV, and the 4-quinolones. Microbiol Mol Biol Rev. 1997 Sep;61(3):377-92. /[5]Smee DF, et al. A review of compounds exhibiting anti-orthopoxvirus activity in animal models. Antiviral Res. 2003 Jan;57(1-2):41-52.
CAS Number: 177325-13-2
Molecular Weight: 397.83
Research Area: Infection; Cancer
Target: Antibiotic;Bacterial;DNA/RNA Synthesis;Orthopoxvirus;Reference Standards;Topoisomerase
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