DL/meso-Lanthionine

Description:
DL/meso-Lanthionine is a mixture of two amino acids, L-Lysine and L-Methionine. It has been shown to be effective in the treatment of bowel disease caused by Clostridium difficile and other bacteria that produce toxins. This drug also has a protective effect on neuronal cells by inhibiting their death. DL/meso-Lanthionine binds to penicillin-binding proteins in the bacterial cell wall, preventing them from binding with the enzyme cell wall synthesis that is required for cell wall biosynthesis, inhibiting protein synthesis and cell division. DL/meso-Lanthionine also inhibits ATPase activity and the expression of atp-binding cassette transporters. These effects are similar to those observed with penicillin, methicillin, erythromycin, vancomycin, clindamycin, and bacitracin.