FR-31564 (Fosmidomycin, Sodium Salt)

The phosphonate antibiotic FR-31564 (fosmidomycin) is an effective antimalarial agent that functions by blocking a mevalonate-independent pathway of isoprene synthesis. The antibiotic activity of FR-31564 is potentiated by glucose 1-phosphate. FR-31564 is also active against a variety of gram-negative bacteria.