Mycobacterium
Related VFcategory: Biofilm
Target: Not determined
Drug effect: Inhibits and disperses biofilms.
Max phase: Preclinical (in vitro)
Publications: Zeiler MJ, et al., 2020. Second-Generation Meridianin Analogues Inhibit the Formation of Mycobacterium smegmatis Biofilms and Sensitize Polymyxin-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria to Colistin. ChemMedChem 15(17):1672-1679.
Brackett SM, et al., 2020. Meridianin D analogues possess antibiofilm activity against Mycobacterium smegmatis. RSC Med Chem 11(1):92-97.
Staphylococcus
Related VFcategory: Biofilm
Target: Not determined
Drug effect: Inhibits biofilm formation and increases the potency of colistin.
Max phase: Preclinical (in vitro)
Publication: Huggins WM, et al., 2018. Meridianin D Analogues Display Antibiofilm Activity against MRSA and Increase Colistin Efficacy in Gram-Negative Bacteria. ACS Med Chem Lett 9(7):702-707.