Compound ID | 494
Class: DNA synthesis inhibitor (pyrrolobenzodiazepine)
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-negative |
| Details of activity: | Double stranded DNA cross linking agent this compound is not able to penetrate Gram negatives. In trials in rodents, the inhibitory concentrations are below maximum tolerated doses for MRSA and VRE. |
| Institute where first reported: | Spirogen Ltd (Medimmune, USA) |
| Year first mentioned: | 2004 |
| Highest developmental phase: | Phase 2 |
| Development status: | Inactive |
| Reason Dropped: | This is currently in trials as a cancer treatment but as an antibiotic, R&D seems to have stopped |
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| PubChem link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/393111 |
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