Compound ID | 2303
Class: Small molecule antibacterial agent
| Agent Type: | Synthetic; Direct acting; Antibiotic adjuvant; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive & Gram-negative |
| Mechanism of action: | Inhibits bacterial cystathionine γ-lyase that generates H2S (protects bacteria from oxidative stress); suppresses H2S-mediated cellular defence against gentamicin; cystathionine γ-lyase inhibitor |
| Target Pathogen: | Active against Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa |
| Description: | Synthetic compound discovered from structure-based virtual screening; small molecule with pyrazole carboxylate central indole moiety |
| Year first mentioned: | 2021 |
| Development status: | Experimental |
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| Citation: | https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abd8377 |