CAS: 189759-03-3

Malolactomycin C is a natural antibiotic compound, which is derived from microorganisms such as actinomycetes. It exhibits its mode of action by interfering with bacterial cell wall synthesis, leading to cell lysis and death. The compound specifically targets peptidoglycan layers in bacterial membranes, making it effective against a variety of Gram-positive bacteria. In scientific research, Malolactomycin C is utilized for its potent antimicrobial properties, allowing for investigation into new antibiotic pathways and resistance mechanisms. Its applications extend to studying bacterial resistance, developing new antibiotics, and testing the efficacy of antimicrobial agents. Researchers are particularly interested in Malolactomycin C's ability to combat resistant bacterial strains, which is critical given the increasing prevalence of antibiotic-resistant pathogens.

Malolactomycin C (compound 1) is a macrocyclic lactone antifungal antibiotic isolated from the Streptomyces strain KP-3144. It effectively inhibits Botrytis cinerea (gray mold), thereby controlling various plant diseases, including gray mold infections.