Compound ID | 2140
Class: Small molecule antibacterial agent
| Agent Type: | Synthetic; Small molecule; Direct acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive |
| Mechanism of action: | DNA synthesis inhibitor. Binds to type II topoisomerases, gyrase and topoisomerase IV and thus, inhibits DNA cleavage and ligation reactions; bacterial topoisomerase inhibitor |
| Description: | Synthetic compound; oxabicyclooctane-linked NBTI containing a pyridoxazinone and naphthyridone |
| Institute where first reported: | Merck |
| Year first mentioned: | 2014 |
| Highest development stage: | Phase 1 |
| Development status: | Inactive |