Fragment-based development of small molecule inhibitors targeting Mycobacterium tuberculosis cholesterol metabolism
Madeline E. Kavanagh, Kirsty J. McLean, Sophie H. Gilbert, Cecilia N. Amadi, M. Snee, Richard B. Tunnicliffe, Kriti Arora, Helena I. Boshoff, Alexander Fanourakis, María José Rebollo-López, Fátima Ortega, Colin Levy, Andrew W. Munro, David Leys, Chris Abell, Anthony G. Coyne
This paper develops small molecule inhibitors targeting Mtb cholesterol oxidases CYP125 and CYP142, showing potent antimicrobial activity against drug-susceptible and MDR-TB strains.
Journal of Medicinal Chemistry · Jul 14, 2025Peer-reviewedPharmacology & Toxicology