RIFAMYCIN

Rifamycin is a rifamycin‑class antibiotic disrupting bacterial RNA synthesis. It is used for tuberculosis and traveler’s diarrhea. Side effects include GI discomfort, hepatotoxicity, rash, and discoloration of secretions.

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Product Description


Mechanism of Action

RIFAMYCIN (ID 27366) engages in multi‑layer biochemical interactions affecting enzyme cascades, receptor‑regulated signalling, oxidative‑stress systems, mitochondrial respiration, ion‑channel dynamics, cytoskeletal mechanics and transcription‑factor pathway coordination. Molecular‑modelling parameters suggest potential interactions with catalytic centres, allosteric microdomains, transmembrane receptor helices, cofactor‑binding regions, and structural scaffolding proteins. These interactions enable modulation of phosphorylation cycles, second‑messenger amplification (Ca²⁺, cAMP, IP₃, DAG), ATP turnover, mitochondrial membrane potential and ROS balancing capacity.

Benefits and Applications

  • Receptor‑ligand affinity mapping and molecular docking
  • Enzyme‑kinetic pathway modelling and catalytic‑flux analysis
  • Mitochondrial bioenergetics profiling and redox‑state research
  • Multi‑omics studies (transcriptomics, metabolomics, proteomics)
  • Cytoskeletal architecture analysis and membrane‑dynamics modelling
  • Apoptosis, necroptosis, autophagy and ferroptosis pathway assays
  • SAR and QSAR‑driven molecular optimisation
  • Pharmacodynamic and mechanistic dose‑response modelling

Risks & Side Effects

  • Oxidative imbalance and ROS escalation
  • Mitochondrial overload or suppression of respiratory complexes
  • Ion‑channel destabilisation (Na⁺/K⁺/Ca²⁺)
  • Unintended receptor cross‑talk
  • Cytoskeletal destabilisation
  • Dose‑dependent cytotoxicity or programmed‑cell‑death activation
  • Inflammatory transcriptional activation (NF‑κB, JNK, MAPK)

Datasheet


Molecular Formula

C37H47NO12

Molecular Weight

697.8 g/mol

CAS Number

6998-60-3

Storage Condition

Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container tightly closed. Protect from moisture and light.

Solubility

Insoluble

Purity

Purity information is available upon request (COA).

Synonym

RIFAMYCIN; Rifamycin SV; Rifamicine SV; Rifomycin SV; Rifamicina

IUPAC/Chemical Name

[(7S,9E,11S,12R,13S,14R,15R,16R,17S,18S,19E,21Z)-2,15,17,27,29-pentahydroxy-11-methoxy-3,7,12,14,16,18,22-heptamethyl-6,23-dioxo-8,30-dioxa-24-azatetracyclo[23.3.1.14,7.05,28]triaconta-1(29),2,4,9,19,21,25,27-octaen-13-yl] acetate

InChl Key

HJYYPODYNSCCOU-ODRIEIDWSA-N

InChl Code

InChI=1S/C37H47NO12/c1-16-11-10-12-17(2)36(46)38-23-15-24(40)26-27(32(23)44)31(43)21(6)34-28(26)35(45)37(8,50-34)48-14-13-25(47-9)18(3)33(49-22(7)39)20(5)30(42)19(4)29(16)41/h10-16,18-20,25,29-30,33,40-44H,1-9H3,(H,38,46)/b11-10+,14-13+,17-12-/t16-,18+,19+,20+,25-,29-,30+,33+,37-/m0/s1

References

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/6324616;

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