Two distinct mechanisms of small molecule inhibition of LpxA acyltransferase essential for lipopolysaccharide biosynthesis
W. Han, X. Ma, C. J. Balibar, C. M. Baxter Rath, B. Benton, A. Bermingham, F. Casey, B. Chi-Leon, M.-K. Cho, A. O. Frank, A. Frommlet, C.-M. Ho, P. S. Lee, M. Li, A. Lingel, , T. Uehara
This study identifies two small-molecule inhibitors of LpxA, revealing distinct inhibition mechanisms and highlighting compound 2's improved properties for antibacterial development.
bioRxiv · Dec 14, 2019 · PreprintBiochemistry