A 54556B is an unusual depsipeptide isolated from Streptomyces hawaiiensis as antibiotics by researchers at Eli Lilly in 1985, featuring a trienone side chain. A 54556B is a potent antibacterial against Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria including MRSA. ADEPs are considered important leads in the development of new generations of antibiotics against resistant bacteria.
A 54556B is soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMF and DMSO.
A 54556B is soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMF and DMSO.