Microbial
Record Information
Version1.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2025-10-02 22:30:21 UTC
Update Date2025-10-08 21:35:17 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0060740
Metabolite Identification
Common NameBamicetin
DescriptionBamicetin is a nucleoside antibiotic belonging to the chemical class of 4-aminohexosyl cytosine derivatives. Its chemical structure features a hexose sugar linked to a cytosine base, which contributes to its biological activity. Bamicetin has been isolated from marine actinomycetes and exhibits antimicrobial properties, particularly against Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC). In vitro and in vivo studies have demonstrated its anti-MAC activities, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic agent (PMID:40850776 ). Additionally, bamicetin has been identified alongside other nucleoside antibiotics, showcasing its presence in diverse Streptomyces species (PMID:25522318 ). The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of bamicetin has been reported at 16 µg/mL, indicating its effectiveness in inhibiting bacterial growth (PMID:25522318 ). Structurally, bamicetin shares similarities with other antibiotics in its class, such as amicetin and blasticidin S, although it is distinct in lacking an aminoacyl moiety, which may influence its pharmacological properties (PMID:371683 ). This structural uniqueness, combined with its demonstrated antibacterial activity, positions bamicetin as a compound of interest for further research in antimicrobial therapy.
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC28H40N6O9
Average Mass604.661
Monoisotopic Mass604.285676892
IUPAC NameNot Available
Traditional NameNot Available
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILESNot Available
InChI Identifier
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InChI KeyRYBQPRIRVSUQBG-UHFFFAOYNA-N