Desertomycin A is a 42-membered macrocyclic lactone with broad spectrum activity against Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria, yeasts and fungi. There has been little investigation into the mode of action of desertomycin A.
Desertomycin A is soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMF and DMSO.
Desertomycin A is soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMF and DMSO.
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