Compound ID | 2967
Synonym(s): RBx11760
Class: Oxazolidinone
| Agent Type: | Synthetic; Small molecule; Direct acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive |
| Mechanism of action: | Protein synthesis inhibitor |
| Target Pathogen: | Active against vancomycin-intermediate and -susceptible Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, linezolid-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, vancomycin-resistant and -susceptible Enterococcus, linezolid-resistant Enterococcus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Clostridium difficile |
| Propensity to select resistant mutants: | Yes, low at <3x10^-10 at 4xMIC for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus |
| Description: | Synthetic compound; shows good bioavailability and low plasma clearance in mouse and rat |
| Institute where first reported: | Department of Microbiology, Daiichi Sankyo India Pharma Private Limited, Gurgaon, Haryana, India; |
| Year first mentioned: | 2016 |
| Development status: | Experimental |