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Colistin Sulfate (Synonyms: Polymyxin E Complex)

Catalog No.GC16332

Cationic polypeptide antibiotic

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Colistin Sulfate Chemical Structure

Cas No.: 1264-72-8

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Description of Colistin Sulfate

Colistin sulfate is a polypeptide antibiotic which inhibits gram-negative bacteria by binding to lipopolysaccharides and phospholipids in the outer cell membrane of gram-negative bacteria.

Colistins are bactericidal to gram-negative bacteria by a detergent-like mechanism. This mechanism involves interaction with lipopolysaccharides and phospholipids of the outer membrane and electrostatic interference with the outer membrane by competitively displacing divalent cations (calcium and magnesium) from the negatively charged phosphate groups of membrane lipids[1]. Colistin (polymyxin E) owns favorable properties of rapid bacterial killing, a narrow spectrum of activity, and an associated slow development of resistance for the treatment of infections caused by multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria. There are two forms of colistin available commercially: colistin (sulfate) mainly for topical use and colistin methanesulfonate (sodium) for parenteral use[2].

High concentrations of colistin in rat ELF are achieved as a result of slow and sustained CMS conversion following i.t. instillation[3]. Colistin is often used in piglets but underdosing and overdosing are frequent. Under- or overdoses of colistin do not result in any major disturbance of piglet fecal microbiota and rarely select for chromosomal resistance in the dominant E. coli population[4].

References:
[1]. Hancock RE et al. Peptide antibiotics. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 1999 Jun;43(6):1317-23.
[2]. Li J, et al. In vitro pharmacodynamic properties of colistin and colistin methanesulfonate againstPseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from patients with cystic fibrosis. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2001 Mar;45(3):781-5.
[3]. W S Yapa S, et al. Population pharmacokinetics of colistin methanesulfonate in rats: achieving sustained lung concentrations of colistin for targeting respiratory infections. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2013 Oct;57(10):5087-95.
[4]. Fleury MA, et al. Impact of two different colistin dosing strategies on healthy piglet fecal microbiota. Res Vet Sci. 2016 Aug;107:152-60.

Protocol of Colistin Sulfate

Animal experiment:

Rats: Colistin methanesulfonate (sodium) and colistin (sulfate) dosing solutions are freshly prepared in sterile 0.9% sodium chloride. For the i.v. studies, colistin methanesulfonate (CMS) or sulfate solutions are administered by a bolus injection via the jugular vein cannula. Intratracheal (i.t.) instillation is utilized as the technique for pulmonary administration. Animals are administered i.v. CMS at doses of 14 mg/kg of body weight, 28 mg/kg or 56 mg/kg. In an independent study, rats are administered i.v. colistin at doses of 0.21 mg/kg, 0.41 mg/kg, or 0.62 mg/kg[3].

References:

[1]. Hancock RE et al. Peptide antibiotics. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 1999 Jun;43(6):1317-23.
[2]. Li J, et al. In vitro pharmacodynamic properties of colistin and colistin methanesulfonate againstPseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from patients with cystic fibrosis. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2001 Mar;45(3):781-5.
[3]. W S Yapa S, et al. Population pharmacokinetics of colistin methanesulfonate in rats: achieving sustained lung concentrations of colistin for targeting respiratory infections. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2013 Oct;57(10):5087-95.
[4]. Fleury MA, et al. Impact of two different colistin dosing strategies on healthy piglet fecal microbiota. Res Vet Sci. 2016 Aug;107:152-60.

Chemical Properties of Colistin Sulfate

Cas No. 1264-72-8 SDF
Synonyms Polymyxin E Complex
Formula C52H103N16O23S2.5 M.Wt 1400.64
Solubility ≥ 42.475mg/mL in Water with gentle warming Storage Store at -20°C
General tips Please select the appropriate solvent to prepare the stock solution according to the solubility of the product in different solvents; once the solution is prepared, please store it in separate packages to avoid product failure caused by repeated freezing and thawing.Storage method and period of the stock solution: When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months; when stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
To increase solubility, heat the tube to 37°C and then oscillate in an ultrasonic bath for some time.
Shipping Condition Evaluation sample solution: shipped with blue ice. All other sizes available: with RT, or with Blue Ice upon request.

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1 mM 0.714 mL 3.5698 mL 7.1396 mL
5 mM 0.1428 mL 0.714 mL 1.4279 mL
10 mM 0.0714 mL 0.357 mL 0.714 mL
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