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Abstract
Amongst drug resistant Gram-positive bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus is a pathogen of great concern as it is the leading cause of life-threatening nosocomial and community acquired infections which are often associated with implanted medical devices. The biosynthesis of lipotheicoic acid (LTA) by S. aureus has been recognized as a promising antibacterial target, owing its critical role in the growth and survival of Gram-positive bacteria. Here we report for the first time the chemical synthesis and characterisation of an oxadiazole based compound (1771), previously described as an inhibitor of LTA biosynthesis by targeting Lta synthase enzyme (LtaS). To investigate its controversial mode of action, we also performed molecular docking studies, which indicated that 1771 behaves as a competitive inhibitor against LtaS. We also synthesised and evaluated the antimicrobial activity of 1771 metabolites which we have identified from its decomposition in mouse serum, proving that the biological activity was caused by intact 1771.
Item Type: | Article |
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Date Type: | Publication |
Status: | Published |
Schools: | Pharmacy Dentistry Chemistry |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
ISSN: | 0022-2860 |
Funders: | Wellcome Trust |
Date of First Compliant Deposit: | 18 January 2023 |
Date of Acceptance: | 14 January 2023 |
Last Modified: | 08 Sep 2023 16:50 |
URI: | https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/156073 |
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