Synthesis and potent antimicrobial activities of some novel retinoidal monocationic benzimidazoles

Arch Pharm (Weinheim). 2006 Feb;339(2):74-80. doi: 10.1002/ardp.200500168.

Abstract

Several 2-(5,5,8,8-tetramethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthalen-2-yl)-1H-benzimidazole-5-carboxamidine analogues were synthesized for their antibacterial and antifungal activities against S. aureus, Methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA), C. albicans, and C. krusei. MIC values of the targeted compounds 43-58 are comparable to those of Fluconazole and Sultamicillin. The most potent compounds, 51 and 53, showed MIC values as 0.78 and 1.56 microg/mL against S. aureus and C. albicans, respectively.

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / chemical synthesis*
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
  • Antifungal Agents / chemical synthesis*
  • Antifungal Agents / pharmacology
  • Benzimidazoles / chemical synthesis*
  • Benzimidazoles / pharmacology
  • Candida / drug effects
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Retinoids / chemical synthesis
  • Retinoids / pharmacology
  • Staphylococcus aureus / drug effects
  • Structure-Activity Relationship

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Antifungal Agents
  • Benzimidazoles
  • Retinoids