MF 5137 is a potent antibacterial agent.
MF 5137 (Compound 2) is rapidly photodegraded upon UVA irradiation, yielding a toxic photoproduct. MF 5137 rapidly decreases the emission of the protein by about 80% after irradiation for 15 min. This effect is markedly reduced in anaerobic conditions[1].
[1]. Viola G, et al. 6-Aminoquinolones: photostability, cellular distribution and phototoxicity. Toxicol In Vitro. 2004 Oct;18(5):581-92.
















