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Creation Date2014-09-11 05:15:34 UTC
Update Date2014-12-24 20:26:56 UTC
Accession NumberT3D4764
Identification
Common NameErythromycin
ClassSmall Molecule
DescriptionErythromycin is a macrolide antibiotic produced by Streptomyces erythreus. It inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to bacterial 50S ribosomal subunits; binding inhibits peptidyl transferase activity and interferes with translocation of amino acids during translation and assembly of proteins. Erythromycin may be bacteriostatic or bactericidal depending on the organism and drug concentration.
Compound Type
  • Amine
  • Anti-Bacterial Agent
  • Drug
  • Ester
  • Ether
  • Gastrointestinal Agent
  • Macrolide
  • Metabolite
  • Organic Compound
  • Protein Synthesis Inhibitor
  • Synthetic Compound
Chemical Structure
Thumb
Synonyms
Synonym
3''-O-demethylerythromycin
Abomacetin
Akne-Mycin
E.E.S
E.E.S.
EM
Eritromicina
Ery
Ery-Ped
ERY-TAB
Eryc
Erygel
Erythra-Derm
Erythrocin Stearate
Erythromycin A
Erythromycin C
Erythromycin ethylsuccinate
Erythromycin glucoheptonate
Erythromycin lactobionate
Erythromycin oxime
Erythromycin Stearate
Erythromycine
Erythromycinum
Ilosone
ILOTYCIN
Staticin
T-stat
Chemical FormulaC37H67NO13
Average Molecular Mass733.927 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass733.461 g/mol
CAS Registry Number114-07-8
IUPAC Name4-[(1R)-1-hydroxy-2-(methylamino)ethyl]benzene-1,2-diol hydrochloride
Traditional Nameepinephrine hydrochloride
SMILES[H][C@@]1(C)C[C@]([H])(N(C)C)[C@@]([H])(O)[C@]([H])(O[C@]2([H])[C@@]([H])(C)[C@]([H])(O[C@@]3([H])C[C@@](C)(OC)[C@@]([H])(O)[C@]([H])(C)O3)[C@@]([H])(C)C(=O)O[C@]([H])(CC)[C@@](C)(O)[C@]([H])(O)[C@@]([H])(C)C(=O)[C@]([H])(C)C[C@@]2(C)O)O1
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/C37H67NO13/c1-14-25-37(10,45)30(41)20(4)27(39)18(2)16-35(8,44)32(51-34-28(40)24(38(11)12)15-19(3)47-34)21(5)29(22(6)33(43)49-25)50-26-17-36(9,46-13)31(42)23(7)48-26/h18-26,28-32,34,40-42,44-45H,14-17H2,1-13H3/t18-,19-,20+,21+,22-,23+,24+,25-,26+,28-,29+,30-,31+,32-,34+,35-,36-,37-/m1/s1
InChI KeyInChIKey=ULGZDMOVFRHVEP-RWJQBGPGSA-N
Chemical Taxonomy
Description belongs to the class of organic compounds known as catechols. Catechols are compounds containing a 1,2-benzenediol moiety.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassBenzenoids
ClassPhenols
Sub ClassBenzenediols
Direct ParentCatechols
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Catechol
  • 1-hydroxy-4-unsubstituted benzenoid
  • 1-hydroxy-2-unsubstituted benzenoid
  • Aralkylamine
  • Monocyclic benzene moiety
  • 1,2-aminoalcohol
  • Secondary alcohol
  • Secondary aliphatic amine
  • Secondary amine
  • Alcohol
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Organonitrogen compound
  • Organic nitrogen compound
  • Organopnictogen compound
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Amine
  • Aromatic alcohol
  • Hydrochloride
  • Aromatic homomonocyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAromatic homomonocyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Biological Properties
StatusDetected and Not Quantified
OriginExogenous
Cellular Locations
  • Cytoplasm
  • Membrane
Biofluid LocationsNot Available
Tissue LocationsNot Available
PathwaysNot Available
ApplicationsNot Available
Biological RolesNot Available
Chemical RolesNot Available
Physical Properties
StateSolid
AppearanceWhite powder.
Experimental Properties
PropertyValue
Melting Point191°C
Boiling PointNot Available
Solubility2000mg/L at 28°C
LogP3.06
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
logP-0.43ChemAxon
pKa (Strongest Acidic)9.69ChemAxon
pKa (Strongest Basic)8.91ChemAxon
Physiological Charge1ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count4ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count4ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area72.72 ŲChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count3ChemAxon
Refractivity49.23 m³·mol⁻¹ChemAxon
Polarizability18.83 ųChemAxon
Number of Rings1ChemAxon
Bioavailability1ChemAxon
Rule of FiveYesChemAxon
Ghose FilterYesChemAxon
Veber's RuleYesChemAxon
MDDR-like RuleYesChemAxon
Spectra
Spectra
Spectrum TypeDescriptionSplash KeyDeposition DateView
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - DI-ESI-Ion Trap , Positivesplash10-00di-2901000023-e1b4c2a4d54a44d851b12018-05-25View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - DI-ESI-Hybrid FT , Positivesplash10-00di-2901000023-e1b4c2a4d54a44d851b12018-05-25View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QTOF , positivesplash10-0a7i-0900070700-45f1a3bf3aac260695072018-05-25View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QTOF , positivesplash10-0a4i-0900020000-c282d6a703a3a812c91a2018-05-25View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QTOF , positivesplash10-0a4i-0900000000-b11e26802dca28ea88f02018-05-25View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QTOF , positivesplash10-0a4i-0900000000-5ea1e94063a49c0d6ddb2018-05-25View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-ITFT , positivesplash10-004i-0000090000-f0fcdc5ed4d00170f2a32018-05-25View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-ITFT , positivesplash10-001i-0200000900-439b7d31b57ea93dff402018-05-25View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-ITFT , positivesplash10-0a59-4900000000-1cb488a53f50cba638cf2018-05-25View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-ITFT , positivesplash10-001i-9700000000-239fd7095409362c75bc2018-05-25View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-ITFT , positivesplash10-001i-9000000000-37757a9a6c61ec2bac1b2018-05-25View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-ITFT , positivesplash10-001i-9000000000-2d04ae69b21d82ee07632018-05-25View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-ITFT , positivesplash10-001i-9000000000-2d04ae69b21d82ee07632018-05-25View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-ITFT , positivesplash10-053r-0500000900-20a1c46dfdef404c9d3e2018-05-25View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-ITFT , positivesplash10-0a59-5900000000-c7e9166d7e79e23023a52018-05-25View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-ITFT , positivesplash10-053r-9800000000-07e4c66bcd0be93f7c092018-05-25View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-ITFT , positivesplash10-001i-9200000000-553fb27002eceacb92702018-05-25View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-ITFT , positivesplash10-001i-9000000000-9725c29b26f7cbbef5762018-05-25View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-ITFT , positivesplash10-001i-9000000000-2d04ae69b21d82ee07632018-05-25View Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-00di-0090000000-4c8f943d869f13c9bb1c2016-08-03View Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-00di-0090000000-4c8f943d869f13c9bb1c2016-08-03View Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-00di-0090000000-4c8f943d869f13c9bb1c2016-08-03View Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negativesplash10-014i-0090000000-1a30917d4f392e75cfd32016-08-03View Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negativesplash10-014i-0090000000-1a30917d4f392e75cfd32016-08-03View Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negativesplash10-014i-0090000000-1a30917d4f392e75cfd32016-08-03View Spectrum
Toxicity Profile
Route of ExposureOrally administered erythromycin base and its salts are readily absorbed in the microbiologically active form. Topical application of the ophthalmic ointment to the eye may result in absorption into the cornea and aqueous humor.
Mechanism of ToxicityErythromycin acts by penetrating the bacterial cell membrane and reversibly binding to the 50 S subunit of bacterial ribosomes or near the “P” or donor site so that binding of tRNA (transfer RNA) to the donor site is blocked. Translocation of peptides from the “A” or acceptor site to the “P” or donor site is prevented, and subsequent protein synthesis is inhibited. Erythromycin is effective only against actively dividing organisms. The exact mechanism by which erythmromycin reduces lesions of acne vulgaris is not fully known: however, the effect appears to be due in part to the antibacterial activity of the drug.
MetabolismHepatic. Extensively metabolized - after oral administration, less than 5% of the administered dose can be recovered in the active form in the urine. Erythromycin is partially metabolized by CYP3A4 resulting in numerous drug interactions. Half Life: 0.8 - 3 hours
Toxicity ValuesNot Available
Lethal DoseNot Available
Carcinogenicity (IARC Classification)No indication of carcinogenicity to humans (not listed by IARC).
Uses/SourcesFor use in the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of microorganisms in the following diseases: respiratory tract infections (upper and lower) of mild to moderate degree, pertussis (whooping cough), as adjunct to antitoxin in infections due to Corynebacterium diphtheriae, in the treatment of infections due to Corynebacterium minutissimum, intestinal amebiasis caused by Entamoeba histolytica, acute pelvic inflammatory disease caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, skin and soft tissue infections of mild to moderate severity caused by Streptococcus pyogenes and Staphylococcus aureus, primary syphilis caused by Treponema pallidum, infections caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, nongonococcal urethritis caused by Ureaplasma urealyticum, and Legionnaires' disease caused by Legionella pneumophila.
Minimum Risk LevelNot Available
Health EffectsNot Available
SymptomsSymptoms of overdose include diarrhea, nausea, stomach cramps, and vomiting.
TreatmentNot Available
Normal Concentrations
Not Available
Abnormal Concentrations
Not Available
DrugBank IDDB00199
HMDB IDHMDB14344
PubChem Compound ID12560
ChEMBL IDCHEMBL532
ChemSpider ID12041
KEGG IDC01912
UniProt IDNot Available
OMIM ID
ChEBI ID48923
BioCyc IDNot Available
CTD IDNot Available
Stitch IDNot Available
PDB IDERY
ACToR IDNot Available
Wikipedia LinkErythromycin
References
Synthesis Reference

Takehiro Amano, Masami Goi, Kazuto Sekiuchi, Tomomichi Yoshida, Masahiro Hasegawa, “Process for preparing erythromycin A oxime or a salt thereof.” U.S. Patent US5274085, issued October, 1966.

MSDSLink
General References
  1. Kanazawa S, Ohkubo T, Sugawara K: The effects of grapefruit juice on the pharmacokinetics of erythromycin. Eur J Clin Pharmacol. 2001 Jan-Feb;56(11):799-803. [11294369 ]
  2. Ogwal S, Xide TU: Bioavailability and stability of erythromycin delayed release tablets. Afr Health Sci. 2001 Dec;1(2):90-6. [12789122 ]
  3. Okudaira T, Kotegawa T, Imai H, Tsutsumi K, Nakano S, Ohashi K: Effect of the treatment period with erythromycin on cytochrome P450 3A activity in humans. J Clin Pharmacol. 2007 Jul;47(7):871-6. [17585116 ]
Gene Regulation
Up-Regulated GenesNot Available
Down-Regulated GenesNot Available

Targets

General Function:
Zinc ion binding
Specific Function:
Nuclear hormone receptor. The steroid hormones and their receptors are involved in the regulation of eukaryotic gene expression and affect cellular proliferation and differentiation in target tissues. Ligand-dependent nuclear transactivation involves either direct homodimer binding to a palindromic estrogen response element (ERE) sequence or association with other DNA-binding transcription factors, such as AP-1/c-Jun, c-Fos, ATF-2, Sp1 and Sp3, to mediate ERE-independent signaling. Ligand binding induces a conformational change allowing subsequent or combinatorial association with multiprotein coactivator complexes through LXXLL motifs of their respective components. Mutual transrepression occurs between the estrogen receptor (ER) and NF-kappa-B in a cell-type specific manner. Decreases NF-kappa-B DNA-binding activity and inhibits NF-kappa-B-mediated transcription from the IL6 promoter and displace RELA/p65 and associated coregulators from the promoter. Recruited to the NF-kappa-B response element of the CCL2 and IL8 promoters and can displace CREBBP. Present with NF-kappa-B components RELA/p65 and NFKB1/p50 on ERE sequences. Can also act synergistically with NF-kappa-B to activate transcription involving respective recruitment adjacent response elements; the function involves CREBBP. Can activate the transcriptional activity of TFF1. Also mediates membrane-initiated estrogen signaling involving various kinase cascades. Isoform 3 is involved in activation of NOS3 and endothelial nitric oxide production. Isoforms lacking one or several functional domains are thought to modulate transcriptional activity by competitive ligand or DNA binding and/or heterodimerization with the full length receptor. Essential for MTA1-mediated transcriptional regulation of BRCA1 and BCAS3. Isoform 3 can bind to ERE and inhibit isoform 1.
Gene Name:
ESR1
Uniprot ID:
P03372
Molecular Weight:
66215.45 Da
Binding/Activity Constants
TypeValueAssay TypeAssay Source
AC506.64 uMTox21_ERa_LUC_BG1_AgonistTox21/NCGC
References
  1. Sipes NS, Martin MT, Kothiya P, Reif DM, Judson RS, Richard AM, Houck KA, Dix DJ, Kavlock RJ, Knudsen TB: Profiling 976 ToxCast chemicals across 331 enzymatic and receptor signaling assays. Chem Res Toxicol. 2013 Jun 17;26(6):878-95. doi: 10.1021/tx400021f. Epub 2013 May 16. [23611293 ]