GC-072 (GC072) is a potent, 4-oxoquinolizine antibiotic with selective inhibitory activity against bacterial topoisomerases (E. coli Topo II/DNA gyrase, IC50=0.18-1.5 uM).GC-072 demonstrated no detectable inhibition of human Topo I and II, is selective for bacterial topoisomerases (IC50>100 uM).GC-072 inhibits E. coli Quinolone-resistant gyrase (IC50=1.3-1.5 uM), S. aureus Gyrase and Topo IV (IC50=2-30 uM).GC-072 demonstrated good activity against B. pseudomallei, with an MIC90 of 0.25 ug/mL.GC-072 exhibited strong in vitro antimicrobial potency against biothreat agents Bacillus anthracis, Yersinia pestis, and Francisella tularensis and category B biothreat agent Burkholderia mallei.GC-072 is efficacious against B. pseudomallei aerosol infection in a mouse model following exposure to a 24-LD50 bacterial challenge.

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.