DQ 2556 is a semi-synthetic cephalosporin antibiotic. DQ-2556 exhibits significant activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, particularly Gram-positive bacteria and Enterobacteriaceae infections. DQ 2556 exerts its bactericidal effect by interfering with cell division. DQ-2556 has a strong affinity for the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) of Escherichia coli: PBP1A/1B (IC₅₀ = 0.57-0.73 μg/mL) and PBP3 (IC₅₀ = 0.088 μg/mL). DQ-2556 demonstrates significant in vivo protective effects. DQ-2556 can be used in the development of injectable cephalosporins.

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.