- DNA binding ligands targeting drug-resistant bacteria: Structure, activity, and pharmacology
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We describe the lead optimization and structure-activity relationship of DNA minor-groove binding ligands, a novel class of antibacterial molecules. These compounds have been shown to target A/T-rich sites within the bacterial genome and, as a result, inhibit DNA replication and RNA transcription. The optimization was focused on N-terminal aromatic heterocycles and C-terminal amines and resulted in compounds with improved in vivo tolerability and excellent in vitro antibacterial potency (MIC ≥ 0.031 μg/mL) against a broad range of Gram-positive pathogens, including drug-resistant strains such as methicillin-resistant Stapylococcus aureus (MRSA), penicillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae (PRSP), and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecalis (VRE). In a first proof-of-concept study, a selected compound (35) showed in vivo efficacy in a mouse peritonitis model against methicillin-sensitive S. aureus infection with an ED50 value of 30 mg/kg.
- Kaizerman, Jacob A.,Gross, Matthew I.,Ge, Yigong,White, Sarah,Hu, Wenhao,Duan, Jian-Xin,Baird, Eldon E.,Johnson, Kirk W.,Tanaka, Richard D.,Moser, Heinz E.,Bürli, Roland W.
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- Phosphorylamides, their preparation and use
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A phosphorylamide derivative represented by the general formula (I): STR1 wherein R represents an amino group that may be substituted, or a salt thereof, possesses potent antibacterial activity against Helicobacter bacterium, especially Helicobacter pylori, and is useful for prevention or treatment of digestive diseases caused by Helicobacter bacterium, solely or in combination with an antacid or an acid secretion inhibitor.
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