Compound ID | 1
Synonym(s): Acyldepsipeptide 4 | ADEP-4 | ADEP4
Class: Small molecule antibacterial agent
| Agent Type: | Semisynthetic; Small molecule; Direct acting; Antibiofilm; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive |
| Mechanism of action: | Activates ClpP protease inducing bacterial cells to self-digest |
| Target Pathogen: | Active against Staphylococcus aureus, including biofilms and/or persisters when combined with rifampicin |
| Combined with other compounds: | Yes |
| Propensity to select resistant mutants: | Yes, at ~10^-6 |
| Description: | Semisynthetic compound based on the natural product acyldepsipeptide from Streptococcus hawaiiensis |
| Institute where first reported: | Eli Lilly and Company; Bayer HealthCare AG, Pharma Research Germany |
| Year first mentioned: | 1985 |
| Development status: | Experimental |
| External links: | |
| Structure link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/11679386 |
| Citation: | https://www.nature.com/articles/nm1306 |
| Patent: | https://patents.google.com/patent/US4492650A/en |