Compound ID | 1966
Synonym(s): AR-100 | MTF-100 | RO-48-2622
Class: Small molecule antibacterial agent
| Agent Type: | Synthetic; Small molecule; Direct acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive |
| Mechanism of action: | Folate synthesis inhibitor. Dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor; DHFR inhibitor |
| Target Pathogen: | Active against Gram-positive bacteria including trimethoprim-resistant strains. |
| Description: | Synthetic compound; trimethoprim derivative; a diaminopyrimidine |
| Institute where first reported: | Roche, Arpida, Acino Pharma, Life Sciences Management Group, Nuprim, Motif BioSciences |
| Year first mentioned: | 2003 |
| Highest development stage: | Phase 3 (NCT02600611) |
| Development status: | Active |
| Reason dropped: | Shows non-inferiority |
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| PubChem link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/213043 |
| Guide to Pharmacology: | iclaprim |
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