K 41

K-41 is an orally active antibiotic. K-41 can be obtained from Streptomyces hygroscopicus. K-41 has antibacterial and antiplasmodial activity[1][2].

[1] Otoguro K, et al. In vitro and in vivo antimalarial activities of the monoglycoside polyether antibiotic, K-41 against drug resistant strains of Plasmodia. J Antibiot (Tokyo). 2002 Sep;55(9):832-4. DOI:10.7164/antibiotics.55.832
[2] Tsuji N, et al. Two new antibiotics, A-218 and K-41. Isolation and characterization. J Antibiot (Tokyo). 1976 Jan;29(1):10-4. DOI:10.7164/antibiotics.29.10