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Antibiotic resistance is a major health threat, with new drug development lagging. Supramolecular self-assembly of existing antibacterial agents offers a promising strategy to combat this growing problem.

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  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Drug Discovery

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  • Antibiotic resistance poses a significant global health challenge.
  • The development pipeline for new antibiotics is insufficient to meet the growing threat.
  • Declining investment further exacerbates the challenge of antibiotic resistance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in antibacterial agents utilizing supramolecular self-assembly.
  • To highlight the potential of supramolecular strategies in addressing antibiotic resistance.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on supramolecular self-assembly of antibacterial agents.
  • Analysis of strategies employing self-assembly for enhanced antimicrobial activity.

Main Results:

  • Supramolecular self-assembly of conventional antibacterial agents is a viable approach.
  • This strategy offers a versatile platform for developing novel antimicrobial solutions.

Conclusions:

  • Supramolecular self-assembly presents a promising avenue to overcome antibiotic resistance.
  • Further research and development in this area are crucial for future antimicrobial therapies.