5-methylphenazine-1-carboxylic acid

a precursor of pyocyanin, produced by Pseudomonas aeruginosa; structure in first source

Also Known As:

5-Me-PCA; 5-methyl-phenazine-1-carboxylic acid

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1.	Infections 10/01/2019 - "During initial stages of infection, Pa produces redox-active phenazine metabolites, including pyocyanin (PYO), 5-methylphenazine-1-carboxylic acid (5-MCA), and 1-hydroxyphenazine (OHPHZ), which have toxic effects on surrounding host cells and/or other microbes. "