Identification of a 2-substituted Benzimidazole Derivative with Antimycobacterial Activity and Synergistic Interaction with Rifampicin
Sarika Thakur, Alka Sharma, Narayan Kumar, Yangala Sudheer Babu, Mulaka Maruthi, Ravi Kumar, Ram Shankar Upadhayaya, Sumitra Nain, RAM GOPAL NITHARWAL
The paper evaluates novel 2-substituted benzimidazole derivatives against bacteria, identifies NR-5 as a potent antimycobacterial lead with synergistic activity against rifampicin.
bioRxiv · Oct 22, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology