Nikkomycin Z from streptomyces tendae

Description:
Nikkomycin Z is a natural compound that belongs to the group of antimicrobial agents. It is an enzyme inhibitor that inhibits protein synthesis by binding to the ribosome and blocking the attachment of amino acids to tRNA. Nikkomycin Z has been shown to be active against many wild-type strains of bacteria, as well as opportunistic fungal infections. This compound also has antibacterial activity and can inhibit bacterial growth at low concentrations. Nikkomycin Z is used in biological studies and natural compounds for the treatment of infectious diseases, such as tuberculosis.