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Agent Type:
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Synthetic; Small molecule; Direct acting;
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Spectrum of activity:
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Gram-negative
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Mechanism of action:
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Vaginal microbicide; targets the chlamydial lipooligosaccharide; also binds and neutralizes Gram-negative lipopolysaccharide
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Target Pathogen:
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Active against Chlamydia trachomatis and Gram-negatives
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Description:
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Synthetic alkylpolyamine; rationally designed with high affinity to Escherichia coli lipid A
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Institute where first reported:
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Department of Molecular Biosciences, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, USA
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Year first mentioned:
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2008
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Development status:
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Experimental
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