Synthesis and evaluation of acyl-AMP phosphate isosteres as inhibitors of fungal acetyl CoA synthetase.

Acetyl-CoA synthetase (ACS) is a member of the adenylate-forming enzymes superfamily. This enzyme plays a crucial role in cellular metabolism. While ACS enzymes are non-essential in mammals, they are essential in some fungal species and parasites that are pathogenic to humans.

Real Way to Target Gram-Negative Pathogens: Discovery of a Novel Antibiotic Class.

In an era of escalating antibiotic resistance, there is a pressing need for innovative strategies to develop novel antibiotics. Gram-negative bacteria, characterized by their robust dual-membrane, are intrinsically resistant to a wide range of antibiotics and can readily develop new resistances. Members of this bacterial class comprise numerous pathogenic organisms, including the primary cause of gastric cancer, .