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(-)-Camphene-based derivatives as potential antibacterial agents against Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus spp
Beatriz C de Freitas1, Paula A Queiroz1, Vanessa P Baldin1
1Postgraduate Program in Bioscience & Physiopathology, State University of Maringa, Parana 87020 900, Brazil.
Abstract:
Aim: To evaluate the activity of (-)-camphene-based thiosemicarbazide (TSC) and 4-hydroxy-thiosemicarbazone (4-OH-TSZ), alone and in combination against Gram-positive. Material & methods: MIC were determined for Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus spp. reference strains and clinical isolates. Drug combination, time-kill and cytotoxicity assays were also performed. Results: TSC and 4-OH-TSZ demonstrated potent inhibitory activity against S. aureus and Enterococcus spp., including multidrug-resistant isolates (MIC ranging from 1.9 to 31.2 μg/ml), and were bactericidal for the reference strains of both Gram-positive tested. The derivatives proved to be selective for the bacteria and synergistic with oxacillin and vancomycin. Conclusion: (-)-Camphene-based derivatives can represent promising drug candidates against critical pathogens, such as S. aureus and Enterococcus spp., including MRSA and vancomycin resistance Enterococcus spp. isolates.
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