Levofloxacin sodium

Names

[ Name ]:
Levofloxacin sodium

[Synonym ]:
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Biological Activity

[Description]:

Levofloxacin ((-)-Ofloxacin) sodium is an orally active antibiotic and is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Levofloxacin sodium inhibits the DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. Levofloxacin sodium can be used for chronic periodontitis, airway inflammation and BK Viremia research. Levofloxacin sodium shows anti-orthopoxvirus activity[1][2][3][4][5].

[Related Catalog]:

Signaling Pathways >> Cell Cycle/DNA Damage >> Topoisomerase

Research Areas >> Infection

Signaling Pathways >> Cell Cycle/DNA Damage >> DNA/RNA Synthesis

Research Areas >> Inflammation/Immunology

Signaling Pathways >> Anti-infection >> Bacterial

[References]

[1]. Smee DF, et al. A review of compounds exhibiting anti-orthopoxvirus activity in animal models. Antiviral Res. 2003 Jan;57(1-2):41-52.

[2]. 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.

[3]. 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.

[4]. 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.

[5]. Drlica K, et al. DNA gyrase, topoisomerase IV, and the 4-quinolones. Microbiol Mol Biol Rev. 1997 Sep;61(3):377-92.