Compound ID | 1823
Class: Small molecule antibacterial agent
| Agent Type: | Synthetic; Small molecule; Direct acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-negative |
| Mechanism of action: | Protein synthesis inhibitor. Inhibits trans-translation by binding to a unique site near the peptidyl-transfer centre and altering the conformation of ribosomal protein bL27 |
| Target Pathogen: | Active against Neisseria gonorrhoeae |
| Description: | Synthetic compound |
| Institute where first reported: | Microbiotix |
| Year first mentioned: | 2020 |
| Development status: | Experimental |
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| PubChem link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/134691207 |
| Guide to Pharmacology: | MBX-4132 |
| Citation: | https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-021-22012-7 |