Compound ID | 2327
Class: Small molecule antibacterial agent
| Agent Type: | Synthetic; Small molecule; Direct acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-negative |
| Mechanism of action: | Membrane-active agent. Dual mode of action causing inhibition of dihydrofolate reductase (dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor/ folate synthesis inhibitor) and disrupting integrity of the cytoplasmic membrane |
| Target Pathogen: | Active against Neisseria gonorrhoeae |
| Propensity to select resistant mutants: | No |
| Description: | Synthetic compound; a pyrroloquinazolinediamine core with a biphenyl group - derivative of SCH-79797 (improved activity); mammalian cell cytotoxicity only observed at 100-1000x concentration to kill bacteria |
| Year first mentioned: | 2020 |
| Development status: | Experimental |
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| PubChem link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/44531726 |
| Guide to Pharmacology: | Irresistin-16 |
| Citation: | https://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674(20)30567-5 |