Colistin Sulfate USP C083-1G

产品介绍

Colistin Sulfate, USP (syn: polymyxin E) is a cationic, cyclic polypeptide antibiotic belonging to the polymyxin family. It is a natural product discovered in 1949 that is nonribosomally synthesized by Bacillus polymyxa subspecies colistinus Koyama. Colistin is mixture of Colistin A, B, and C. Colistin targets the bacterial cell membrane, leading to reduced permeability and cell death, and is effective against Gram-negative bacteria.  Colistin Sulfate, USP is soluble in water.

Colistin Sulfate, USP conforms to United States Pharmacopoeia specifications.