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  3. Linezolid

Linezolid (PNU-100766) is the first member of the class of oxazolidinone synthetic antibiotic. Linezolid acts by inhibiting the initiation of bacterial protein synthesis. Linezolid is used for the treatment of serious infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria that are resistant to several other antibiotics.

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CAS No. : 165800-03-3

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    Linezolid purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Nat Microbiol. 2025 Nov;10(11):2875-2891.  [Abstract]

    Dose-response curves for Linezolid (LZD: 0.0625-256 μg/mL) against M. abscessus ∆eis2 or M. abscessus Eis2 T258R strains complemented with pOLYG-aac(3)IV-eis2 overexpression or pOLYG-aac(3)IV control vector.

    Linezolid purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Nat Microbiol. 2025 Nov;10(11):2875-2891.  [Abstract]

    Efficacy of CLR, Linezolid (LZD: 100 mg/kg) and FF-NH2 versus saline vehicle in an acute mouse infection model. GM-CSF KO mice were infected with M. abscessus WT, treatment began on day 2 and continued for 9 days (CLR/LZD oral daily, FF-NH2 subcutaneous twice daily). Bacterial burden (colony forming units (c.f.u.)) was measured in lung, liver and spleen at day 12 post-infection.

    Linezolid purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Int J Biol Macromol. 2023 Jul 1;242(Pt 1):124750.  [Abstract]

    MH-S cells were pretreated with insulin, linezolid, or combination of insulin (50 nmol/L) and Linezolid (0.25 μg/ml) for 1 h, next these cells were treated with high glucose (30 mmol/L) and/or S. aureus 8325–4, high glucose and/or S. aureus DU1090 for 4 h, then the cell viability was tested by CCK8 kit;

    Linezolid purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Int J Biol Macromol. 2023 Jul 1;242(Pt 1):124750.  [Abstract]

    MH-S cells were pretreated with insulin, linezolid, or a combination of insulin (50 nmol/L) and linezolid (0.25 μg/ml) for 1 hour, and then treated with high glucose (30 mmol/L) and/or Staphylococcus aureus 8325-4, or high glucose and/or Staphylococcus aureus DU1090 for 4 hours. The glucose content in the MH-S cell culture medium was detected using a glucose content detection kit.

    Linezolid purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Int J Biol Macromol. 2023 Jul 1;242(Pt 1):124750.  [Abstract]

    MH-S cells were pretreated with insulin, linezolid and combination of insulin (50 nmol/L) and Linezolid (0.25 μg/ml) for 1 h, next these cells were treated with high glucose (30 mmol/L) and/or S. aureus 8325–4 (1 × 107 CFUs), high glucose and/or S. aureus DU1090 (1 × 107 CFUs) for 4 h. Then the expressions of TLR2, MAPKs (JNK, ERK, p38, p-JNK, p-ERK1/2, and p-p38), NLRP3 inflammasome proteins (NLRP3, ASC, Caspase-1, IL-1β, IL-18) and MIP-2 were detected by each pathway inhibitor treatment was used to further explore the upstream and downstream relationships among TLR2, MAPKs and NLRP3-related inflammatory pathways in MH-S cells.
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    Description

    Linezolid (PNU-100766) is the first member of the class of oxazolidinone synthetic antibiotic. Linezolid acts by inhibiting the initiation of bacterial protein synthesis. Linezolid is used for the treatment of serious infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria that are resistant to several other antibiotics[1][2][3].

    IC50 & Target

    Oxazolidinone

     

    Cellular Effect
    Cell Line Type Value Description References
    CHO IC50
    105.4 μM
    Compound: linezolid
    Inhibition of Cav1.2 current measured using QPatch automatic path clamp system in CHO cells expressing Cav1.2, beta-2 and alpha-2/delta-1 subunits
    Inhibition of Cav1.2 current measured using QPatch automatic path clamp system in CHO cells expressing Cav1.2, beta-2 and alpha-2/delta-1 subunits
    [PMID: 23812503]
    H9c2 IC50
    16.9 μg/mL
    Compound: Linezolid
    Cytotoxicity against rat H9c2 cells incubated for 24 hrs by MTT assay
    Cytotoxicity against rat H9c2 cells incubated for 24 hrs by MTT assay
    [PMID: 38505856]
    H9c2 IC50
    7.98 μM
    Compound: Linezolid
    Inhibition of mitochondrial protein synthesis in rat H9c2 cells measured after 5 days by ELISA
    Inhibition of mitochondrial protein synthesis in rat H9c2 cells measured after 5 days by ELISA
    [PMID: 32666789]
    H9c2 IC50
    8.71 μM
    Compound: Linezolid
    Inhibition of mitochondrial protein synthesis in rat H9c2 cells after 5 days by In-Cell ELISA
    Inhibition of mitochondrial protein synthesis in rat H9c2 cells after 5 days by In-Cell ELISA
    [PMID: 28523106]
    HEK293-A IC50
    215 μg/mL
    Compound: 1; LZN
    Cytotoxicity against HEK293A cells after 48 hrs by MTT assay
    Cytotoxicity against HEK293A cells after 48 hrs by MTT assay
    10.1039/C5MD00101C
    HeLa IC50
    > 100 μg/mL
    Compound: Linezolid
    Cytotoxicity against human HeLa cells by MTT assay
    Cytotoxicity against human HeLa cells by MTT assay
    [PMID: 17456595]
    HeLa IC50
    > 400 μg/mL
    Compound: Linezolid
    Inhibition of metabolic activity in HeLa cells assessed as MTT reduction after 48 hrs
    Inhibition of metabolic activity in HeLa cells assessed as MTT reduction after 48 hrs
    [PMID: 17088489]
    HepG2 EC50
    > 30 μM
    Compound: Linezolid
    Cytotoxicity against human HepG2 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability by CellTiter-Glo assay
    Cytotoxicity against human HepG2 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability by CellTiter-Glo assay
    [PMID: 31383589]
    HepG2 IC50
    > 25 μM
    Compound: 1
    Cytotoxicity against human HepG2 cells after 48 hrs by MTT assay
    Cytotoxicity against human HepG2 cells after 48 hrs by MTT assay
    [PMID: 30553735]
    HepG2 IC50
    > 25 μM
    Compound: 1; Zyvox
    Cytotoxicity against human HepG2 cells after 48 hrs by MTT assay
    Cytotoxicity against human HepG2 cells after 48 hrs by MTT assay
    [PMID: 30218910]
    HepG2 IC50
    > 25 μM
    Compound: Linezolid
    Cytotoxicity against human HepG2 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability incubated for 48 hrs by MTT assay
    Cytotoxicity against human HepG2 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability incubated for 48 hrs by MTT assay
    [PMID: 31654879]
    HepG2 IC50
    > 30 μM
    Compound: Linezolid
    Cytotoxicity against human HepG2 cells incubated for 48 hrs by MTT assay
    Cytotoxicity against human HepG2 cells incubated for 48 hrs by MTT assay
    [PMID: 38761790]
    HepG2 IC50
    > 64 μM
    Compound: Linezolid
    Cytotoxicity against human HepG2 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability
    Cytotoxicity against human HepG2 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability
    [PMID: 31676225]
    Hepatocyte IC50
    17 μM
    Compound: 1 (Linezolid)
    Compound was evaluated for inhibition of Mono aminoxidase B in rat primary hepatocytes
    Compound was evaluated for inhibition of Mono aminoxidase B in rat primary hepatocytes
    [PMID: 12127518]
    L02 IC50
    213 μg/mL
    Compound: 1; LZN
    Cytotoxicity against human L02 cells after 48 hrs by MTT assay
    Cytotoxicity against human L02 cells after 48 hrs by MTT assay
    10.1039/C5MD00101C
    MG-63 IC50
    > 400 μg/mL
    Compound: Linezolid
    Inhibition of metabolic activity in MG63 cells assessed as MTT reduction after 48 hrs
    Inhibition of metabolic activity in MG63 cells assessed as MTT reduction after 48 hrs
    [PMID: 17088489]
    MRC5 IC50
    > 400 μg/mL
    Compound: LIN
    Cytotoxicity against human MRC5 cells assessed as inhibition of cell growth incubated for 48 hrs by MTT assay
    Cytotoxicity against human MRC5 cells assessed as inhibition of cell growth incubated for 48 hrs by MTT assay
    [PMID: 38784477]
    NIH3T3 IC50
    465 μg/mL
    Compound: Linezolid
    Cytotoxicity against mouse NIH/3T3 cells after 24 hrs by MTT assay
    Cytotoxicity against mouse NIH/3T3 cells after 24 hrs by MTT assay
    [PMID: 19819597]
    Osteoblast IC50
    > 400 μg/mL
    Compound: Linezolid
    Antiproliferative effect against primary human osteoblasts assessed as BrdU incorporation into DNA after 48 hrs
    Antiproliferative effect against primary human osteoblasts assessed as BrdU incorporation into DNA after 48 hrs
    [PMID: 17088489]
    Osteoblast IC50
    > 400 μg/mL
    Compound: Linezolid
    Inhibition of metabolic activity in primary human osteoblasts assessed as MTT reduction after 48 hrs
    Inhibition of metabolic activity in primary human osteoblasts assessed as MTT reduction after 48 hrs
    [PMID: 17088489]
    THP-1 EC50
    0.18 mg/L
    Compound: Linezolid
    Antimicrobial activity against linezolid-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus SA238 infected in THP-1 cells at pH 5.5 after 24 hrs
    Antimicrobial activity against linezolid-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus SA238 infected in THP-1 cells at pH 5.5 after 24 hrs
    [PMID: 20385852]
    THP-1 EC50
    0.29 mg/L
    Compound: Linezolid
    Antimicrobial activity against linezolid-resistant Staphylococcus aureus SA238L infected in THP1 cells after 24 hrs
    Antimicrobial activity against linezolid-resistant Staphylococcus aureus SA238L infected in THP1 cells after 24 hrs
    [PMID: 20385852]
    THP-1 EC50
    0.35 mg/L
    Compound: Linezolid
    Antimicrobial activity against linezolid-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus SA238 infected in THP1 cells at pH 7.4 after 24 hrs
    Antimicrobial activity against linezolid-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus SA238 infected in THP1 cells at pH 7.4 after 24 hrs
    [PMID: 20385852]
    THP-1 EC50
    0.47 mg/L
    Compound: Linezolid
    Antimicrobial activity against linezolid-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 33591 infected in THP1 cells after 24 hrs
    Antimicrobial activity against linezolid-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 33591 infected in THP1 cells after 24 hrs
    [PMID: 20385852]
    THP-1 EC50
    0.4 mg/L
    Compound: Linezolid
    Antimicrobial activity against linezolid-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus NRS384 infected in THP1 cells after 24 hrs
    Antimicrobial activity against linezolid-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus NRS384 infected in THP1 cells after 24 hrs
    [PMID: 20385852]
    THP-1 EC50
    0.62 mg/L
    Compound: Linezolid
    Antimicrobial activity against Listeria monocytogenes infected in THP1 cells after 24 hrs
    Antimicrobial activity against Listeria monocytogenes infected in THP1 cells after 24 hrs
    [PMID: 20385852]
    THP-1 EC50
    0.63 mg/L
    Compound: Linezolid
    Antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus infected in THP1 cells after 24 hrs
    Antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus infected in THP1 cells after 24 hrs
    [PMID: 20385852]
    THP-1 EC50
    0.63 mg/L
    Compound: Linezolid
    Antimicrobial activity against linezolid-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923 infected in THP1 cells after 24 hrs
    Antimicrobial activity against linezolid-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923 infected in THP1 cells after 24 hrs
    [PMID: 20385852]
    THP-1 EC50
    0.63 mg/L
    Compound: Linezolid
    Antimicrobial activity against linezolid-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus SA040 infected in THP1 cells after 24 hrs
    Antimicrobial activity against linezolid-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus SA040 infected in THP1 cells after 24 hrs
    [PMID: 20385852]
    THP-1 EC50
    0.7 mg/L
    Compound: Linezolid
    Antimicrobial activity against linezolid-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus SA238 infected in THP1 cells after 24 hrs
    Antimicrobial activity against linezolid-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus SA238 infected in THP1 cells after 24 hrs
    [PMID: 20385852]
    THP-1 EC50
    0.84 mg/L
    Compound: Linezolid
    Antimicrobial activity against linezolid-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus NRS18 infected in THP1 cells after 24 hrs
    Antimicrobial activity against linezolid-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus NRS18 infected in THP1 cells after 24 hrs
    [PMID: 20385852]
    THP-1 EC50
    2.78 mg/L
    Compound: Linezolid
    Antimicrobial activity against linezolid-resistant Staphylococcus aureus SA040L infected in THP1 cells after 24 hrs
    Antimicrobial activity against linezolid-resistant Staphylococcus aureus SA040L infected in THP1 cells after 24 hrs
    [PMID: 20385852]
    THP-1 EC50
    2.99 mg/L
    Compound: Linezolid
    Antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus epidermidis infected in THP1 cells after 24 hrs
    Antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus epidermidis infected in THP1 cells after 24 hrs
    [PMID: 20385852]
    THP-1 EC50
    8.45 mg/L
    Compound: Linezolid
    Antimicrobial activity against Legionella pneumophila ATCC 33153 infected in THP1 cells after 48hrs
    Antimicrobial activity against Legionella pneumophila ATCC 33153 infected in THP1 cells after 48hrs
    [PMID: 20385852]
    Vero IC50
    > 200 μg/mL
    Compound: Linezolid
    Cytotoxicity against African green monkey Vero cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 72 hrs by MTT assay
    Cytotoxicity against African green monkey Vero cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 72 hrs by MTT assay
    [PMID: 30145051]
    Vero IC50
    > 64 μg/mL
    Compound: Linezolid
    Cytotoxicity against African green monkey Vero cells assessed as growth inhibition after 48 hrs by MTT assay
    Cytotoxicity against African green monkey Vero cells assessed as growth inhibition after 48 hrs by MTT assay
    [PMID: 28523106]
    Vero IC50
    > 64 μg/mL
    Compound: Linezolid
    Cytotoxicity against African green monkey Vero cells assessed as reduction in cell viability measured after 48 hrs by MTT assay
    Cytotoxicity against African green monkey Vero cells assessed as reduction in cell viability measured after 48 hrs by MTT assay
    [PMID: 32666789]
    Vero IC50
    > 64 μg/mL
    Compound: Linezolid
    Cytotoxicity against African green monkey Vero cells incubated for 48 hrs by MTT assay
    Cytotoxicity against African green monkey Vero cells incubated for 48 hrs by MTT assay
    [PMID: 39236219]
    In Vitro

    Linezolid (PNU-100766) prevents the synthesis of bacterial protein via binding to rRNA on both the 30S and 50S ribosomal subunits[3].

    MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

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    Molecular Weight

    337.35

    Formula

    C16H20FN3O4

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    Appearance

    Solid

    Color

    White to off-white

    SMILES

    O=C(O[C@H]1CNC(C)=O)N(C1)C2=CC(F)=C(N3CCOCC3)C=C2

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    Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

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    4°C, protect from light

    *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light)

    Solvent & Solubility
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    DMSO : ≥ 100 mg/mL (296.43 mM; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

    *"≥" means soluble, but saturation unknown.

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    Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
    1 mM 2.9643 mL 14.8214 mL 29.6428 mL
    5 mM 0.5929 mL 2.9643 mL 5.9286 mL
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    * Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
    Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

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      Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    40% PEG300    5% Tween-80    45% Saline

      Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (7.41 mM); Clear solution

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      Preparation of Saline: Dissolve 0.9 g sodium chloride in ddH₂O and dilute to 100 mL to obtain a clear Saline solution.
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      Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline)

      Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (7.41 mM); Clear solution

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      Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 900 μL 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline, and mix evenly.

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    Purity & Documentation

    Purity: 99.94%

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    Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

    Optional Solvent Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg
    DMSO 1 mM 2.9643 mL 14.8214 mL 29.6428 mL 74.1070 mL
    5 mM 0.5929 mL 2.9643 mL 5.9286 mL 14.8214 mL
    10 mM 0.2964 mL 1.4821 mL 2.9643 mL 7.4107 mL
    15 mM 0.1976 mL 0.9881 mL 1.9762 mL 4.9405 mL
    20 mM 0.1482 mL 0.7411 mL 1.4821 mL 3.7054 mL
    25 mM 0.1186 mL 0.5929 mL 1.1857 mL 2.9643 mL
    30 mM 0.0988 mL 0.4940 mL 0.9881 mL 2.4702 mL
    40 mM 0.0741 mL 0.3705 mL 0.7411 mL 1.8527 mL
    50 mM 0.0593 mL 0.2964 mL 0.5929 mL 1.4821 mL
    60 mM 0.0494 mL 0.2470 mL 0.4940 mL 1.2351 mL
    80 mM 0.0371 mL 0.1853 mL 0.3705 mL 0.9263 mL
    100 mM 0.0296 mL 0.1482 mL 0.2964 mL 0.7411 mL
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