@article{mbs:/content/journal/jmm/10.1099/00222615-33-1-67, author = "Lewin, C. S. and Amyes, S. G. B.", title = "Bactericidal action of PD 127,391, an enhanced spectrum quinolone", journal= "Journal of Medical Microbiology", year = "1990", volume = "33", number = "1", pages = "67-70", doi = "https://doi.org/10.1099/00222615-33-1-67", url = "https://www.microbiologyresearch.org/content/journal/jmm/10.1099/00222615-33-1-67", publisher = "Microbiology Society", issn = "1473-5644", type = "Journal Article", abstract = "Summary The 4-quinolone PD127,391 displays a biphasic effect on Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and S. epidermidis in nutrient broth.It is as active as ciprofloxacin in terms of its optimumbactericidal concentration against E. coli. However, against staphylococci it is six times as active as ciprofloxacin or any other 4-quinolone previously investigated. Although protein and RNA synthesis are not required for bactericidal activity, cell division is essential.", }