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Simple Dipyrrin Analogues of Prodigiosin for Use as Colistin Adjuvants

Journal Article · · ChemMedChem
Multidrug resistant (MDR) bacteria are an increasing public health problem. One promising alternative to the development of new antibiotics is the use of antibiotic adjuvants, which would allow the continued use of FDA-approved antibiotics that have been rendered ineffective due to resistance. In this study, we report a series of dipyrrins and pyrrole derivatives designed as analogues of prodigiosin and obatoclax, several of which potentiate the activity of colistin against Klebsiella pneumoniae, with lead compounds also potentiating colistin against Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Research Organization:
Washington Univ., St. Louis, MO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES). Chemical Sciences, Geosciences & Biosciences Division (CSGB)
Grant/Contract Number:
FG02-05ER15661
OSTI ID:
1976305
Journal Information:
ChemMedChem, Journal Name: ChemMedChem Journal Issue: 16 Vol. 17; ISSN 1860-7179
Publisher:
ChemPubSoc EuropeCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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