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Enoxacin

Enoxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that is clinically used to treat urinary tract infections and gonorrhea; like other fluoroquinolones, enoxacin inhibits DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. Enoxacin displays antibacterial and anti-resorptive activities. In vivo, this compound decreases RANKL-induced JNK signaling, inhibiting osteoclast formation. Additionally, enoxacin inhibits vacuolar H+ ATPase activity, preventing bone resorption.

References PubMed ID::http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1890992

Cas No.

74011-58-8

Purity

≥98%

Formula

C15H17FN4O3

Formula Wt.

320.32

Chemical Name

1-Ethyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(1-piperazinyl)-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylic acid

IUPAC Name

1-ethyl-6-fluoro-4-oxo-7-piperazin-1-yl-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid

Synonym

Abenox; Bactidan; Comprecin; Flumark; Penetrex

Melting Point

220-224°C

Solubility

Insoluble in water.

Appearance

Yellow to off white powder

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Zuma AA, Cavalcanti DP, Maia MC, et al. Effect of topoisomerase inhibitors and DNA-binding drugs on the cell proliferation and ultrastructure of Trypanosoma cruzi. Int J Antimicrob Agents. 2011 May;37(5):449-56. PMID: 21292448.

Koseki N, Deguchi J, Yamashita A, et al. Establishment fo a novel experimental protocol for drug-induced seizure liability screening based on a locomotor activity assay in zebrafish. J Toxicol Sci. 2014 Aug;39(4):579-600. PMID: 25056783.

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