Compound ID | 332
Synonym(s): LY 193239 | LY-193239
Class: Beta-lactam
| Agent Type: | Synthetic; Small molecule; Direct acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-negative |
| Mechanism of action: | Cell wall synthesis inhibitor. Penicillin-binding protein inhibitor |
| Target Pathogen: | Active against Neisseria |
| Description: | A 3-methyl sulfone substituted pyrazolidinone; one of a series of compounds derived from LY173013 to improve activity, this has much higher activity and was found to have higher binding affinity to PBPs (penicillin binding proteins); methyl-sulfanato at C-3 version of LY173013 |
| Institute where first reported: | Eli Lilly, USA |
| Year first mentioned: | 1987 |
| Highest development stage: | Preclinical |
| Development status: | Experimental |