A Comparison of Composition and In Vitro Activity of Polymyxin B Products

Polymyxins are cationic cyclic polypeptides derived from various strains of Bacillus polymyxa, and have broad-spectrum activity against Gram-negative bacteria. Polymyxin B contains a mixture of polypeptides [1] and is manufactured by several companies in accordance with United States Pharmacopeia (USP) standards. Current USP polymyxin tests and assays evaluate its biological activity, and manufacturers report polymyxin B biological activity in Units (using cylinder-plate methods) and potency in Units/mg [2, 3].

Source: International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents - May 25, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: John K. Diep, Jenna Covelli, Rajnikant Sharma, Donna M. Ruszaj, Keith S. Kaye, Jian Li, Robert M. Straubinger, Gauri G. Rao Source Type: research