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  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Microbiology
  • Drug Discovery

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  • Highly drug-resistant bacteria pose a significant threat, leading to renewed interest in polymyxin antibiotics like polymyxin B and colistin.
  • Emerging resistance to existing polymyxins necessitates the development of next-generation agents with improved efficacy and safety profiles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate structure-activity relationships of novel polymyxin lipononapeptides with a modified N-terminal motif.
  • To assess the antimicrobial activity of these new compounds against a range of Gram-negative bacteria, including resistant strains.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of 36 polymyxin lipononapeptides using solid-phase synthesis and on-resin cyclization.
  • Systematic variation of the fatty acid and amino acid residues at positions 2, 3, and 4.
  • Evaluation of antimicrobial potency against a panel of Gram-negative bacteria.

Main Results:

  • Antimicrobial potency was significantly influenced by the N-terminal residue and the fatty acid.
  • Truncation of the N-terminal L-Dab-1 residue, a modification aimed at reducing nephrotoxicity, retained significant antimicrobial activity.
  • Comparison of nonapeptide and decapeptide analogues revealed key structure-activity insights.

Conclusions:

  • The N-terminal lipodipeptide motif is crucial for antimicrobial activity, but modifications can be made without complete loss of potency.
  • This study provides a viable strategy for designing next-generation polymyxins with potentially reduced toxicity and preserved efficacy.
  • Findings support the development of novel polymyxin derivatives to combat multidrug-resistant infections.