Compound ID | 3656
Synonym(s): APY GNGP6
Class: Small molecule antibacterial agent
| Agent Type: | Synthetic; Small molecule; Direct acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive & Gram-negative |
| Mechanism of action: | RNA synthesis inhibitor. RNA polymerase inhibitor; binding site distinct to rifampin and fidaxomicin |
| Target Pathogen: | Active against Acinetobacter, Burkholderia, Staphylococccus, Streptococcus, Enterococcus, and respiratory atypical pathogens including drug-resistant and multi-drug-resistant strains |
| Description: | Synthetic compound; a myxopyronin-type antibiotic with arylmyxopyronin scaffold; compound related to natural products myxopyronin A and myxopyronin B; orally available; shows >2-log reduction in neutropenic mouse lung methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection model |
| Institute where first reported: | Rutgers University |
| Year first mentioned: | 2025 |
| Highest development stage: | Preclinical |
| Development status: | Experimental |
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| Patent: | WO/2025/177774 |