Compound ID | 2157
Class: Drug efflux pump inhibitor
| Agent Type: | Natural product; Small molecule; Direct acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive |
| Mechanism of action: | Efflux pump inhibitor. Interferes with signalling molecules in LuxS/AI-2 QS system thereby inhibiting FQ efflux pump SatAB |
| Target Pathogen: | Active against fluoroquinolone-resistant Streptococcus suis when used with norfloxacin |
| Description: | Natural product from Paeoniaceae plants; potentiates activity of norfloxacin against Streptococcus suis, but does not show antibacterial activity on its own |
| Year first mentioned: | 2020 |
| Development status: | Experimental |