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An overview of the antibiotic Perimycin

Overview[edit]

Perimycin is a macrolide antibiotic known for its effectiveness against a variety of bacterial infections. It is derived from the bacterium Streptomyces and is primarily used in the treatment of infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria.

Mechanism of Action[edit]

Perimycin functions by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. It binds to the 50S subunit of the bacterial ribosome, thereby preventing the translocation of peptidyl tRNA from the A-site to the P-site. This action effectively halts the growth of the bacteria, allowing the immune system to eliminate the infection.

Clinical Uses[edit]

Perimycin is used in the treatment of various infections, including:

Side Effects[edit]

Common side effects of Perimycin include:

Gastrointestinal disturbances such as nausea and diarrhea
Allergic reactions
Hepatotoxicity

Pharmacokinetics[edit]

Perimycin is administered orally and is well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. It is metabolized in the liver and excreted primarily in the bile.

Resistance[edit]

Bacterial resistance to Perimycin can occur through various mechanisms, including:

Modification of the ribosomal binding site
Efflux pumps that expel the antibiotic from the bacterial cell
Enzymatic degradation of the antibiotic

Related pages[edit]

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-'''Perimycin''', also recognized by the names '''aminomycin''' and '''fungimycin''', is a unique polyene antibiotic. This compound is predominantly produced by the bacterium ''[[Streptomyces coelicolor]] var. aminophilus'', a member of the vast and diverse ''Streptomyces'' genus known for its ability to produce bioactive molecules.
+{{Short description|An overview of the antibiotic Perimycin}}
-=== Composition of Perimycin ===
+==Overview==
+[[File:Perimycin_A.png|thumb|right|Chemical structure of Perimycin A]]
+'''Perimycin''' is a [[macrolide antibiotic]] known for its effectiveness against a variety of [[bacterial infections]]. It is derived from the bacterium ''[[Streptomyces]]'' and is primarily used in the treatment of infections caused by [[Gram-positive bacteria]].
-Perimycin does not exist as a singular entity; it naturally presents as a mixture of three distinct types labeled as: A, B, and C. Among these, Perimycin A predominates in terms of quantity.
+==Mechanism of Action==
+Perimycin functions by inhibiting bacterial [[protein synthesis]]. It binds to the 50S subunit of the bacterial [[ribosome]], thereby preventing the translocation of [[peptidyl tRNA]] from the A-site to the P-site. This action effectively halts the growth of the bacteria, allowing the [[immune system]] to eliminate the infection.
-==== Structural Details ====
+==Clinical Uses==
-The foundational structure of all Perimycin types is a [[polyketide]] core complemented by a perosamine sugar moiety. The distinguishing features among the types are found at the terminal end of the core, opposite the perosamine segment.
+Perimycin is used in the treatment of various infections, including:
-* '''Perimycin A''': Characterized by an aromatic group in the terminal position.
+* [[Respiratory tract infections]]
-* '''Perimycin B & C''': While they share the same foundational structure as type A, the specific groups at the terminal positions are currently not identified in existing literature.
+* [[Skin and soft tissue infections]]
+* [[Osteomyelitis]]
-=== Antifungal Properties and Usage ===
+==Side Effects==
+Common side effects of Perimycin include:
+* [[Gastrointestinal disturbances]] such as [[nausea]] and [[diarrhea]]
+* [[Allergic reactions]]
+* [[Hepatotoxicity]]
-Polyene antibiotics are renowned for their potent antifungal attributes. Perimycin is no exception to this, exhibiting strong antifungal capabilities.
+==Pharmacokinetics==
+Perimycin is administered orally and is well absorbed from the [[gastrointestinal tract]]. It is metabolized in the [[liver]] and excreted primarily in the [[bile]].
-==== Clinical Applications ====
+==Resistance==
-While polyene antibiotics are efficacious against fungal pathogens, their therapeutic utility is limited due to inherent toxicity issues and poor bioavailability when administered to humans. This general trend also extends to Perimycin, which, despite its potency, finds limited application in clinical scenarios. However, it's worth noting the exception of [[amphotericin B]], another polyene antibiotic that has been widely adopted in medical practice.
+Bacterial resistance to Perimycin can occur through various mechanisms, including:
+* Modification of the ribosomal binding site
+* Efflux pumps that expel the antibiotic from the bacterial cell
+* Enzymatic degradation of the antibiotic
-== Current Research and Potential Applications ==
+==Related pages==
+* [[Antibiotic resistance]]
+* [[Macrolide antibiotics]]
+* [[Streptomyces]]
-Given the potential of Perimycin, there is ongoing research into optimizing its bioavailability and minimizing its toxicity, to explore its potential as an antifungal treatment, especially with the rise of antibiotic-resistant fungal strains.
+[[Category:Antibiotics]]
-{{drug-stub}}
+[[Category:Macrolides]]
-[[Category:Polyketide antibiotics]]
-[[Category:Antifungals]]