Compound ID | 3549
Synonym(s): Glivec | STI571
Class: Small molecule antibacterial agent
| Agent Type: | Synthetic; Small molecule; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Antimycobacterial |
| Mechanism of action: | Unknown |
| Target Pathogen: | Active against Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Mycobacterium marinum |
| Description: | Synthetic compound; repurposed FDA-approved anticancer drug (tyrosine kinase inhibitor); shows synergistic effect with antituberculosis drugs |
| Year first mentioned: | 2012 |
| Development status: | Experimental |
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| PubChem link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/5291 |
| Guide to Pharmacology: | imatinib |
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