Compound ID | 3541
Antibiotic 1599
Class: Small molecule antibacterial agent
| Agent Type: | Semisynthetic; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Antimycobacterial |
| Mechanism of action: | Unknown |
| Target Pathogen: | Active against Mycobacterium tuberculosis |
| Description: | Semi-synthetic compound (spectinamide); derived from spectinomycin which evades Mycobacterium tuberculosis efflux pump; injectable drug; improves treatment outcome in Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection in mice when combined with first-line TB drugs than on its own |
| Year first mentioned: | 2015 |
| Development status: | Experimental |
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