| Bioactivity | Ciprofloxacin (Bay-09867) is a potent, orally active topoisomerase IV inhibitor. Ciprofloxacin induces mitochondrial DNA and nuclear DNA damage and lead to mitochondrial dysfunction, ROS production. Ciprofloxacin has anti-proliferative activity and induces apoptosis. Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, exhibiting potent antibacterial activity[1][2][3][4]. |
| Invitro | Ciprofloxacin (Bay-09867) (5-50 μg/mL; 0-24 h; tendon cells) inhibits cell proliferation and causes cell cycle arrest at the G2/M phase[1].Ciprofloxacin (Bay-09867) shows potent activity against Y. pestis and B. anthracis with MIC90 of 0.03 μg/mL and 0.12 μg/mL, respectively[2]. Cell Cycle Analysis[1] Cell Line: |
| Name | Ciprofloxacin |
| CAS | 85721-33-1 |
| Formula | C17H18FN3O3 |
| Molar Mass | 331.34 |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, protect from light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light) |