Compound ID | 2940
Synonym(s): MBX 3132 | MBX3132
Class: Drug efflux pump inhibitor
| Agent Type: | Synthetic; Small molecule; Direct acting; Antibiotic adjuvant; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-negative |
| Mechanism of action: | Efflux pump inhibitor. AcrB inhibitor |
| Target Pathogen: | Active against Escherichia coli |
| Description: | Synthetic compound; reduces MIC of levofloxacin and piperacillin; shows moderate toxicity to HeLa cells ; shows no intrinsic antibacterial activity |
| Institute where first reported: | Microbiotix, Inc., One Innovation Dr., Worcester, MA 01605, USA |
| Year first mentioned: | 2016 |
| Development status: | Experimental |