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Berberine

Drug details:
Molecular formula: C20H18NO4+

Classification: Protoberberine alkaloids and derivatives; Alkaloids and derivatives; Organic compounds;
Synonyms:  Umbellatine
Berberin
Berbericine
Majarine
Thalsine
Umbellatin
Berberone
Benzo[g]-1,3-benzodioxolo[5,6-a]quinolizinium, 5,6-dihydro-9,10-dimethoxy-
EINECS 218-229-1
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Chemical structure:
Depiction based on curated SMILES CH 3 O O O CH 3 + N O

Evidence for compound's anti-virulence activity:

Enterococcus
Related VFcategory: Biofilm
Target: Not determined
Drug effect: Effectively prevents biofilm formation and promotes biofilm dispersion, most likely by inhibiting the expression of sortase A and esp.
Max phase: Preclinical (in vitro)
Publication:
Chen L, et al., 2016. The effect of berberine hydrochloride on Enterococcus faecalis biofilm formation and dispersion in vitro. Microbiol Res 0:44-51.








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