Leucomycin a5 is a metabolite from the leucomycin complex, which was originally isolated from S. kitasatoensis. It is active against a variety of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria (MICs = 0.04-0.8 μg/ml) but not against K. pneumoniae, S. typhimurium, or E. coli with MICs ranging from 5 to >10 μg/ml. Leucomycin A5 is also active against penicillin-susceptible and -resistant S. pyogenes (MICs = 0.8 and 3.2 μg/ml, respectively) and S. faecalis (MIC = 0.8 μg/ml).

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.