Synonyms: SK&F 59962
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Cefazaflur (SK&F 59962) is a semisynthetic first generation cephalosporin antibacterial [1]. It did not progress beyond preclinical development. Cefazaflur binds to and inactivates penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) and thereby disrupts normal bacterial cell wall assembly.
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Bioactivity Comments |
Inhibits E. coli 12140 in vitro with a MIC of 0.4 μg/ml and Shigella paradysenteriae HH 117 with MIC of 0.2 μg/ml [2]. |