Cycloserine
- BP-S-6-Medicinal Chemistry III
- Mar 29
- 1 min read
Chemical Structure / Formula of Cycloserine
Formula: C3H6N2O2
Structure: A D-alanine analog.
Mechanism of Action
Inhibits D-alanine racemase and D-Ala-D-Ala ligase, disrupting peptidoglycan synthesis.
Uses
Second-line for MDR-TB.
Side Effects
Neurotoxicity (psychosis, seizures, depression).
