| Literature DB >> 14623005 |
Peter Schneider1, Stephen Hawser, Khalid Islam.
Abstract
Iclaprim, a new selective dihydrofolate inhibitor was synthesized based on rational drug design. Iclaprim's interaction with a resistant Staphylococcus aureus dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR) is outlined in comparison to trimethoprim (TMP). This compound is active against methicillin, TMP and vancomycin resistant strains. Arpida Ltd. is developing Iclaprim for serious hospital infections from Gram-positive pathogens and respiratory tract infections.Entities:
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Year: 2003 PMID: 14623005 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2003.07.023
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Bioorg Med Chem Lett ISSN: 0960-894X Impact factor: 2.823