Nitroxoline is a urinary antibacterial agent active against susceptible gram-positive and gram-negative organisms commonly found in urinary tract infections. It is a fluorquinolone that is active against bacterial gyrases.
5-Nitro-8-hydroxyquinoline is an antimicrobial agent used for the treatment of urinary tract infection. 5-Nitro-8-hydroxyquinoline is also a potent and reversible inhibitor of cathepsin B. 5-Nitro-8-hydroxyquinoline has been shown to have anti-cancer acti