Synthesis and antibacterial activity of novel bifunctional macrolides

Bioorg Med Chem Lett. 2004 Jul 16;14(14):3809-13. doi: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2004.04.077.

Abstract

We report the discovery of a novel class of macrolide antibiotics that have improved antibacterial activity against Ery-resistant organisms.

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / chemical synthesis*
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
  • Bacteria / drug effects*
  • Bacteria / metabolism
  • Cell Membrane / metabolism
  • Drug Resistance
  • Drug Resistance, Bacterial
  • Erythromycin / pharmacology*
  • Macrolides / chemical synthesis*
  • Macrolides / pharmacology
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Structure-Activity Relationship

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Macrolides
  • Erythromycin