Compound ID | 2283
Synonym(s): MTX
Class: Small molecule antibacterial agent
Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive |
Details of activity: | Active against vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, vancomycin-susceptible Enterococcus, vancomycin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecium and E. faecium; induces reactive oxygen species and DNA damage |
Description: | Synthetic compound; repurposed antineoplastic agent; inhibits S. aureus infection in mouse wound; synergistic in vitro and in vivo effect with vancomycin and stimulates macrophages in clearing bacteria |
Year first mentioned: | 2023 |
Development status: | Experimental |
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PubChem link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/4212 |
Citation: | https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.add9280 |