Mycobacterium
Related VF: ESX-1 (ESAT-6 secretion system-1)
Target: Not determined
Drug effect: Inhibits ESX1-mediated secretion of virulence factors EsxA and EsxB.
Max phase: Preclinical (in vitro)
Publication: Gries R, et al., 2024. Discovery of dual-active ethionamide boosters inhibiting the Mycobacterium tuberculosis ESX-1 secretion system. Cell Chem Biol 31(4):699-711.e6.