Small Molecule G-quadruplex Ligands are Antibacterial Candidates for Gram-negative Bacteria
Y. Takebayashi, J. Ramos-Soriano, Y. J. Jiang, J. Samphire, E. Belmonte-Reche, M. P. O'Hagan, C. Gurr, K. J. Heesom, P. A. Lewis, T. Samernate, P. Nonejuie, J. Spencer, M. C. Galan
The paper identifies a G-quadruplex ligand, L9, as a potential antibacterial agent against multi-drug resistant E. coli, showing superior activity and distinct mechanism compared to existing ligands.
bioRxiv · Sep 1, 2022 · PreprintMicrobiology