Cefdinir is a broad spectrum third generation cephalosporin antibiotic resistant to many β-lactamase enzymes. Cefdinir is highly soluble in aqueous solution (87.2 mg/mL).
Kaul et al. used cefdinir from TOKU-E to study synergistic effects of cefdinir and the prodrug, TXA709 against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)."Combining the FtsZ-Targeting Prodrug TXA709 and the Cephalosporin cefdinir confers synergy and reduces the frequency of resistance in Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus."
CAS Number
91832-40-5
Molecular Formula
C14H13N5O5S2
Molecular Weight
395.42
Mechanism of Action
Cephalosporins interfere with PBP (penicillin binding protein) activity involved in the final phase of peptidoglycan synthesis. PBP’s are enzymes which catalyze a pentaglycine crosslink between alanine and lysine residues providing additional strength to the cell wall. Without a pentaglycine crosslink, the integrity of the cell wall is severely compromised and ultimately leads to cell lysis and death. Resistance to cephalosporins is commonly due to cells containing plasmid encoded β-lactamases, however, cefdinir is not typically inactivated by this mechanism.
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Tariff Code
2941.90.5000
Spectrum
Cefdinir is a broad spectrum antibiotic targeting both gram positive and gram negative pathogens responsible for ear, sinus and skin infections.
Form
Powder
Appearance
White or light yellow powder
Source
Synthetic
Water Content (Karl Fisher)
≤3.0%
Optical Rotation
-67° to -61°
Assay
(On Dried Basis): 960-1020 µg/mg
Residue On Ignition
≤0.2%
Impurities
Impurity G: ≤0.7%
Single Impurity: ≤0.2%
Total Impurities: ≤3.0%
TOKU-E植物生物学植物生物学,基因工程,改变植物生长特性。植物生物学是指植物的科学和研究。植物的特性和生长可以通过多种方式进行改变,包括基因工程和各种生长调节剂或激素的使用。可以通过农杆菌介导的转化或其他方法将DNA导入植物, 其中将质粒上的目标基因从农杆菌 细胞中转移 并整合到植物组织中。植物还易受细菌和真菌性植物病原体的侵害,而使用低毒性抗生素 和 抗真菌药可以控制或消除这些病原体 。