Compound ID | 1813
Synonym(s): AN3365 | GSK 2251052 | GSK2251052
Class: Small molecule antibacterial agent
| Agent Type: | Synthetic; Small molecule; Direct acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive, Gram-negative & Antimycobacterial |
| Mechanism of action: | Protein synthesis inhibitor. Aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase inhibitor (boron-heterocyclic leucyl-tRNA synthetase [LeuRS] inhibitor) |
| Target Pathogen: | Active against Enterobacteriaceae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Mycobacterium abscessus |
| Combined with other compounds: | Yes |
| Description: | Synthetic compound. Rapid emergence of resistance; developed in combination for nontuberculous mycobacterium infections |
| Institute where first reported: | AN2 Therapeutics (Anacor, GSK) |
| Year first mentioned: | 2013 |
| Highest development stage: | Phase 2 (NCT07301320) |
| Development status: | Active |
| Reason dropped: | Phase 2 trial terminated due to resistance concerns; new Phase 2 in recruiting status |
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| PubChem link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/46836890 |
| Guide to Pharmacology: | epetraborole |
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