208655-11-2Relevant academic research and scientific papers
Multi-Institution Research and Education Collaboration Identifies New Antimicrobial Compounds
Fuller, Amelia A.,Dounay, Amy B.,Schirch, Douglas,Rivera, Daniel G.,Hansford, Karl A.,Elliott, Alysha G.,Zuegg, Johannes,Cooper, Matthew A,Blaskovich, Mark A. T.,Hitchens, Jacob R.,Burris-Hiday, Sarah,Tenorio, Kristiana,Mendez, Yanira,Samaritoni, J. Geno,O'Donnell, Martin J.,Scott, William L.
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New antibiotics are urgently needed to address increasing rates of multidrug resistant infections. Seventy-six diversely functionalized compounds, comprising five structural scaffolds, were synthesized and tested for their ability to inhibit microbial growth. Twenty-six compounds showed activity in the primary phenotypic screen at the Community for Open Antimicrobial Drug Discovery (CO-ADD). Follow-up testing of active molecules confirmed that two unnatural dipeptides inhibit the growth of Cryptococcus neoformans with a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) ≤ 8 μg/mL. Syntheses were carried out by undergraduate students at five schools implementing Distributed Drug Discovery (D3) programs. This report showcases that a collaborative research and educational process is a powerful approach to discover new molecules inhibiting microbial growth. Educational gains for students engaged in this project are highlighted in parallel to the research advances. Aspects of D3 that contribute to its success, including an emphasis on reproducibility of procedures, are discussed to underscore the power of this approach to solve important research problems and to inform other coupled chemical biology research and teaching endeavors.
ANTIBACTERIALS AND/OR MODULATORS OF BIOFILM FORMATION AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME
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Amides substituted with aromatic groups were synthesized and some were purified to create enantiomer pure compounds. The compounds were tested to determine their ability to inhibit the growth of bacteria and the formation of biofilms created by bacteria. Some of these compounds were found to be effective antibacterials and to effectively inhibit the formation of biofilms.
Substituted indolizine-like compounds and methods of use
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Selected novel substituted indolizine-like compounds are effective for treatment of diseases, such as TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6 and/or IL-8 mediated diseases, and other maladies, such as cancer, pain and diabetes. The invention encompasses novel compounds, analogs, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treatment of diseases and other maladies or conditions involving inflammation, cancer, pain, diabetes and the like. The subject invention also relates to processes for making such compounds as well as to intermediates useful in such processes.
Substituted pyridine and pyridazine compounds and methods of use
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Selected novel substituted pyridine and pyridazine compounds are effective for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases, such as TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6 and/or IL-8 mediated diseases, and other maladies, such as cancer, pain and diabetes. The invention encompasses novel compounds, analogs, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases and other maladies or conditions involving inflammation, cancer, pain, diabetes and the like. The subject invention also relates to processes for making such compounds as well as to intermediates useful in such processes.
Substituted pyrimidinone and pyridone compounds and methods of use
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, (2008/06/13)
Selected novel substituted pyrimidinone and pyridone compounds are effective for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases, such as TNF- alpha , IL-1 beta , IL-6 and/or IL-8 mediated diseases, and other maladies, such as pain and diabetes. The invention encompasses novel compounds, analogs, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases and other maladies or conditions involving inflammation, pain, diabetes and the like. The subject invention also relates to processes for making such compounds as well as to intermediates useful in such processes.
