Compound ID | 3649
Synonym(s): APY-409 | APY 409
Class: Small molecule antibacterial agent
| Agent Type: | Synthetic; Small molecule; Direct acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive, Gram-negative & Antimycobacterial |
| Mechanism of action: | RNA synthesis inhibitor. RNA polymerase inhibitor; binding site distinct to rifampin and fidaxomicin |
| Combined with other compounds: | Yes |
| Propensity to select resistant mutants: | Yes |
| Description: | Synthetic compound; an arylmyxopyronin scaffold |
| Institute where first reported: | Rutgers University |
| Year first mentioned: | 2025 |
| Highest developmental phase: | Preclinical |
| Development status: | Experimental |
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| Patent: | US9592221B2 |