The effect of fusidic acid on Plasmodium falciparum elongation factor G (EF-G)

A Gupta, SS Mir, U Saqib, S Biswas, S Vaishya… - Molecular and …, 2013 - Elsevier
Inhibition of growth of the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum by known translation-
inhibitory antibiotics has generated interest in understanding their action on the translation …

Towards New Antimalarial Drugs: Synthesis of Non‐Hydrolyzable Phosphate Mimics as Feed for a Predictive QSAR Study on 1‐Deoxy‐D‐xylulose‐5‐phosphate …

D Gießmann, P Heidler, T Haemers… - Chemistry & …, 2008 - Wiley Online Library
The conversion of 1‐deoxy‐d‐xylulose‐5‐phosphate (DOXP) to 2‐C‐methyl‐d‐erythritol‐4‐
phosphate (MEP) is effectively blocked by 1‐deoxy‐d‐xylulose‐5‐phosphate …

Rational approaches to antibacterial discovery: pre-genomic directed and phenotypic screening

LL Silver - Antibiotic discovery and development, 2011 - Springer
After the discovery of antibacterial chemicals and antibiotics through the 1950s by empirical
assays based on growth inhibition, methods gradually evolved to encompass more directed …

Update on clindamycin in the management of bacterial, fungal and protozoal infections

D Guay - Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy, 2007 - Taylor & Francis
Lincomycin and clindamycin are the only members of the relatively small lincosamide
antimicrobial class marketed for use in humans. This paper only reviews data regarding …

Targeting an Aromatic Hotspot in Plasmodium falciparum 1‐Deoxy‐d‐xylulose‐5‐phosphate Reductoisomerase with β‐Arylpropyl Analogues of Fosmidomycin

S Sooriyaarachchi, R Chofor, MDP Risseeuw… - …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Blocking the 2‐C‐methyl‐d‐erythrithol‐4‐phosphate pathway for isoprenoid
biosynthesis offers new ways to inhibit the growth of Plasmodium spp. Fosmidomycin [(3‐(N …

[PDF][PDF] Synthesis and antiplasmodial activity of highly active reverse analogues of the antimalarial drug candidate fosmidomycin

CT Behrendt, A Kunfermann, V Illarionova… - …, 2010 - academia.edu
Although there are potent antimalarial drugs available, the spread of drug resistance has led
to an increase in morbidity and mortality rates in malaria-endemic regions. To overcome …

Potent, specific MEPicides for treatment of zoonotic staphylococci

RL Edwards, I Heueck, SG Lee, IT Shah… - PLoS …, 2020 - journals.plos.org
Coagulase-positive staphylococci, which frequently colonize the mucosal surfaces of
animals, also cause a spectrum of opportunistic infections including skin and soft tissue …

Recent approaches in the drug research and development of novel antimalarial drugs with new targets

NK REDDY CHINNAPPANNA, G Yennam… - Acta …, 2023 - hrcak.srce.hr
Sažetak Malaria is a serious worldwide medical issue that results in substantial annual
death and morbidity. The availability of treatment alternatives is limited, and the rise of …

Effect of fosmidomycin on metabolic and transcript profiles of the methylerythritol phosphate pathway in Plasmodium falciparum

MB Cassera, EF Merino, VJ Peres… - Memórias do Instituto …, 2007 - SciELO Brasil
In Plasmodium falciparum, the formation of isopentenyl diphosphate and dimethylallyl
diphosphate, central intermediates in the biosynthesis of isoprenoids, occurs via the …

A single‐molecule force spectroscopy nanosensor for the identification of new antibiotics and antimalarials

X Sisquella, K De Pourcq, J Alguacil… - The FASEB …, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
An important goal of nanotechnology is the application of individual molecule handling
techniques to the discovery of potential new therapeutic agents. Of particular interest is the …