Compound ID | 2234
Class: Small molecule antibacterial agent
| Agent Type: | Semisynthetic; Small molecule; Direct acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive |
| Mechanism of action: | Membrane-active agent |
| Target Pathogen: | Active against Staphylococcus aureus |
| Description: | Synthetic compound derived from lawsone, a naturally occurring hydroxynaphthoquinone (2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone) |
| Year first mentioned: | 2020 |
| Development status: | Experimental |
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| Citation: | https://www.nature.com/articles/s42003-020-01261-0#Sec9 |