Abstract
Amphiphilic tobramycin analogues with potent antibacterial activity against tobramycin-resistant bacteria were synthesized. Most analogues were found to be less prone to deactivation by aminoglycoside-modifying enzymes than tobramycin. These compounds target the bacterial membrane rather than the ribosome (see picture). The lipophilic residue of these analogues is key to their antibacterial potency and selectivity towards bacterial membranes.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 5652-5656 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 51 |
Issue number | 23 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 4 Jun 2012 |
Keywords
- aminoglycoside-modifying enzymes
- amphiphiles
- antibiotics
- glycosides
- hemolysis
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Chemistry
- Catalysis