Biochem/physiol Actions

Inhibits the assembly of DNA and protein into mature virus particles.

Mode of Action: Inhibits initiation of RNA synthesis by binding to β-subunit of RNA polymerase.

Application

Rifampicin, a rifamycin, is active against mycobacteria. Rifamycin, is also an inhibitor of chloroplast RNA polymerase and may be used to study chloroplast-level DNA transcription in plants.

Protocols & Applications