Compound ID | 3666
Synonym(s): SCHEMBL22529400
Class: Small molecule antibacterial agent
| Agent Type: | Synthetic; Small molecule; Direct acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-negative |
| Mechanism of action: | Cell wall synthesis inhibitor. MreB inhibitor, inhibits bacterial actin homolog MreB by disrupting ATP-dependent filament formation and elongasome organization, leading to defective cell wall synthesis, abnormal cell morphology. |
| Target Pathogen: | Escherichia coli; Klebsiella pneumoniae; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; Acinetobacter baumannii |
| Description: | Belongs to the TAXIS/Rutgers indole–thiophene carboxamide antibacterial series; MreB (bacterial actin homolog) inhibitors active in multiple Gram-negative bacteria. |
| Institute where first reported: | The State University of New Jersey, TAXIS Pharmaceuticals |
| Year first mentioned: | 2022 |
| Highest development stage: | Discovery |
| Development status: | Experimental |
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| Structure link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/155191544 |
| Citation: | https://doi.org/10.1007/s00044-022-02967-y |