1. Using permeation guidelines to design new antibiotics—A PASsagE into Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
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Cain, Brett N. and Hergenrother, Paul J.
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PSEUDOMONAS aeruginosa , *ANTIBIOTICS , *COLISTIN , *ANTIBIOTIC synthesis , *MOIETIES (Chemistry) , *ESCHERICHIA coli , *PSEUDOMONADACEAE , *KLEBSIELLA pneumoniae - Abstract
This article discusses the challenges of developing new antibiotics, particularly for the gram-negative bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The lack of therapeutic options for this bacteria is concerning, as it is classified as a "serious threat" by the CDC and has high rates of antibiotic resistance. The article presents permeation guidelines for P. aeruginosa, which can help in designing small molecules that can effectively penetrate the bacteria and gain intracellular access. These guidelines differ from those for another gram-negative bacteria, Escherichia coli, and provide insights into the physiological differences between the two bacteria. The article suggests that these permeation guidelines can aid in the development of new antibiotics by enhancing the accumulation of candidate drugs. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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