Compound ID | 2956
Synonym(s): WCK5153
Class: Cell wall synthesis inhibitor
| Agent Type: | Synthetic; Small molecule; Direct acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-negative |
| Mechanism of action: | Cell wall synthesis inhibitor. PBP2 inhibitor |
| Target Pathogen: | Active against Pseudomonas aeruginosa |
| Description: | Synthetic compound; has a bicyclo-acyl hydrazide scaffold - developed to improve PBP2 binding than its beta-lactamase inhibitory activity; has intrinsic antibacterial activity |
| Year first mentioned: | 2017 |
| Development status: | Experimental |
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| PubChem link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/133080588 |
| Citation: | https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/aac.02529-16 |