Compound ID | 669
Synonym(s): BB3497 | BB 3497
Class: Protein synthesis inhibitor
| Agent Type: | Synthetic; Small molecule; Direct acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-negative |
| Mechanism of action: | Protein synthesis inhibitor. Peptide deformylase inhibitor |
| Target Pathogen: | Active against Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Haemophilus influenzae |
| Description: | An N-formyl-hydroxylamine derivative |
| Institute where first reported: | British Biotech |
| Year first mentioned: | 2000 |
| Development status: | Experimental |
| Reason dropped: | Succeeded by the metalloenzyme inhibitors programme by Vernalis; high frequency selection of resistant mutants |
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| PubChem link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/159596 |
| Citation: | https://doi.org/10.1128/aac.45.2.563-570.2001 |