Abstract
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a serious threat to humans. Most existing antimicrobial drugs, including the β-lactam and quinoxiline classes, are not effective against MRSA. In this study, we synthesized 24 derivatives of malonamide, a new class of antibacterial agents and potentiators of classic antimicrobials. A derivative that increases bacterial killing and biofilm eradication with low cell toxicity was created.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 27 |
Journal | Molecules |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2018 |
Keywords
- Antibiotics
- Malonamide
- Staphylococcus aureus