ABT-255 hydrochloride is an orally active anti-bacterial agent. ABT-255 hydrochloride exhibits potent in vitro potency (MIC = 0.016-0.031 μg/mL) against drug-susceptible and Rifampin- or Ethambutol-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis. ABT-255 hydrochloride shows efficacy against S. aureus, S. pneumoniae and E. coli and reduces viable counts of drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis in CF-1 mice. ABT-255 hydrochloride can be used for the study of pulmonary tuberculosis.

Providing storage is as stated on the product vial and the vial is kept tightly sealed, the product can be stored for up to 24 months.
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.