Cephalosporin C
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IUPAC name
3-[(Acetyloxy)methyl]-7β-(N6-L-homoglutamino)-3,4-didehydrocepham-4-carboxylic acid
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Systematic IUPAC name
(6R,7R)-3-[(Acetyloxy)methyl]-7-[(5R)-5-amino-5-carboxypentanamido]-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid | |
Other names
7-(5-Amino-5-carboxyvaleramido)cephalosporanic acid
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.000.456 |
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C16H21N3O8S | |
Molar mass | 415.42 g·mol−1 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Cephalosporin C is an antibiotic of the cephalosporin class. It was isolated from a fungus of the genus Acremonium and first characterized in 1961.[1] Although not a very active antibiotic itself, synthetic analogs of cephalosporin C, such as cefalotin, became some of the first marketed cephalosporin antibiotic drugs.
Cephalosporin C strongly absorbs ultraviolet light, is stable to acid, is non-toxic and has in vivo activity in mice.[2] Cephalosporin C, which has a similar structure to penicillin N, was never commercialized.
Cephalosporin C was a lead compound for the discovery and production of many other cephalosporins.[2] Cephalosporins are drugs used for some people who are allergic to penicillin.
Uses
[edit]Cephalosporins are used to treat bacterial infections such as respiratory tract infections, skin infections and urinary tract infections. When a cephalosporin or any other antibiotic is given as a treatment, the medication should be taken for the fully prescribed time even if symptoms disappear.[3]
Mechanism of action
[edit]Cephalosporin C acts by inhibiting penicillin binding proteins.[citation needed]
Side effects
[edit]These are allergic reactions to the drug and require medical attention:[3]
- itching
- swelling
- dizziness
- rash
- trouble breathing
- vomiting
- severe stomach cramps
- bloody diarrhea
- fever
- weakness
- fast heartbeat
Chemistry
[edit]Cephalosporin C has weak activity to the staphylococci infection, which was 0.1% activity. This decrease in activity was due to the replacement of the D-α-aminoadipic acid side chain with phenylacetic acid.[2]
Biochemistry
[edit]Cephalosporin C is the product of the biosynthesis pathway of third generation cephalosporins. This is done by exchanging the acetyl CoA into DAC.[4]
To achieve cephalosporin C as the end product, there are 6 genes reported to be in control of the pathway.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Abraham, E. P.; Newton, G. G. F. (1961). "Structure of cephalosporin C". Biochemical Journal. 79 (2): 377–393. doi:10.1042/bj0790377. PMC 1205850. PMID 13681080.
- ^ a b c Kardos, Nelson; Demain, Arnold L. (November 2011). "Penicillin: the medicine with the greatest impact on therapeutic outcomes". Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 92 (4): 677–687. doi:10.1007/s00253-011-3587-6. ISSN 0175-7598. PMID 21964640. S2CID 39223087.
- ^ a b "CEPHALOSPORINS - INJECTION side effects, medical uses, and drug interactions". MedicineNet. Retrieved 2019-05-06.
- ^ a b Singh, Khusbu; Mohapatra, Pradumna K.; Pati, Sanghamitra; Dwivedi, Gaurav Raj (2019). "Genetics and Molecular Biology of Genes Encoding Cephalosporin Biosynthesis in Microbes". New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering. pp. 25–34. doi:10.1016/B978-0-444-63503-7.00002-4. ISBN 9780444635037. S2CID 91263634.