KKL-40 is a small molecule inhibitor that targets the trans-transcription process in bacteria. It exhibits effective antibacterial activity against methicillin-sensitive and -resistant Staphylococcus aureus, as well as other Gram-positive pathogens including vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium, Bacillus subtilis, and Streptococcus pyogenes. KKL-40 demonstrates a synergistic effect with the human antimicrobial peptide LL-37 against S. aureus, while showing no synergy with commonly used antibiotics such as daptomycin, kanamycin, or erythromycin. Notably, KKL-40 selectively inhibits trans-transcription without toxicity to HeLa cells, making it a valuable tool for research in bacterial genetics and antibiotic resistance.
KKL-40 is a small molecule inhibitor that targets the trans-transcription process in bacteria. It exhibits effective antibacterial activity against methicillin-sensitive and -resistant Staphylococcus aureus, as well as other Gram-positive pathogens including vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium, Bacillus subtilis, and Streptococcus pyogenes. KKL-40 demonstrates a synergistic effect with the human antimicrobial peptide LL-37 against S. aureus, while showing no synergy with commonly used antibiotics such as daptomycin, kanamycin, or erythromycin. Notably, KKL-40 selectively inhibits trans-transcription without toxicity to HeLa cells, making it a valuable tool for research in bacterial genetics and antibiotic resistance.
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