Compound ID | 494
Synonym(s): NSC 694501 | SJG 136 | SJG136
Class: Small molecule antibacterial agent
| Agent Type: | Synthetic; Small molecule; Direct acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive |
| Mechanism of action: | DNA synthesis inhibitor. DNA minor groove binder |
| Target Pathogen: | 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 |
| Development status: | Experimental |
| 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 |