Compound ID | 2858
Class: Small molecule antibacterial agent
| Agent Type: | Synthetic; Small molecule; Direct acting; Antibiotic adjuvant; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive |
| Mechanism of action: | Histidine kinase inhibitor (VraS inhibitor) |
| Target Pathogen: | Active against oxacillin-resistant and -susceptible Staphylococcus aureus, vancomycin-resistant and -susceptible Enterococcus faecalis, and penicillin-resistant and -susceptible Streptococcus pneumoniae |
| Description: | Synthetic compound; has no intrinsic antibacterial effect but sensitizes Gram-positives to carbenicillin and vancomycin |
| Institute where first reported: | Fisch College of Pharmacy, The University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, Texas, USA |
| Year first mentioned: | 2000 |
| Development status: | Experimental |