Meticillin (CED0000918)

Meticillin is an organic compound with the formula C17H20N2O6S and an average molecular weight of 380.42 g/mol. Meticillin belongs to the amino acids, peptides, and analogues, a subclass of carboxylic acids and derivatives within the organic compounds. This compound is identified as an antibiotic and is found in or released from 35 recorded sources. These sources include healthcare, pharmaceuticals & veterinary products; drinking water & water supply; and food, food processing & cookware, specifically including food preservation, processing fish, fermentation processes for beer, and the preparation of malt, wine, or sparkling wine. It is also associated with household cleaning & consumer products, such as bleaching agents, ash trays, cigar cigarettes, other smoking requisites, and non electric simulated smoking devices. Additionally, it is found in electrical & electronic equipment, including amplifiers, antennas, coils, discharge lamps, and conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials. Recorded exposure routes for meticillin include oral and inhalation. Meticillin interacts with six recorded protein targets. It acts as an inhibitor of MecA PBP2' (penicillin binding protein 2') (mecA). Other protein targets include penicillin-binding protein 2a (pbp2a), penicillin-binding protein 1b (pbp1b), penicillin-binding protein 2B (penA), and two other proteins.