Compound ID | 2283
Synonym(s): MTX
Class: Small molecule antibacterial agent
| Agent Type: | Synthetic; Small molecule; Direct acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive |
| Mechanism of action: | Induces reactive oxygen species and DNA damage |
| Target Pathogen: | Active against vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, vancomycin-susceptible Enterococcus, vancomycin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecium and E. faecium |
| 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 |