RRC ID 78966
Author Melvin Yong, Zhi Y. Kok, Chong H. Koh, Wenbin Zhong, Justin TY. Ng, Yuguang Mu, Mary B. Chan-Park, Yunn-Hwen Gan
Title Membrane Potential-Dependent Uptake of Cationic Oligoimidazolium Mediates Bacterial DNA Damage and Death
Journal Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy
Abstract The treatment of bacterial infections is becoming increasingly challenging with the emergence of antimicrobial resistance. Thus, the development of antimicrobials with novel mechanisms of action is much needed.
Volume 67
Published 2023-5-17
DOI 10.1128/aac.00355-23
PMID 37125913
PMC PMC10190574
MeSH Animals Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology Anti-Infective Agents* Antimicrobial Cationic Peptides* / pharmacology Bacteria DNA, Bacterial Mammals Membrane Potentials Microbial Sensitivity Tests
IF 4.904
Resource
Prokaryotes E. coli JW3786-KC JW3596-KC