Identification of a Small Molecule That Inhibits the Interaction of LPS Transporters LptA and LptC
The need for novel antibiotics has become imperative with the increasing prevalence of antibiotic resistance in Gram-negative bacteria in clinics. Acting as a permeability barrier, lipopolysaccharide (LPS) protects Gram-negative bacteria against drugs. LPS is synthesized in cells and transported to...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-10-01
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Series: | Antibiotics |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/11/10/1385 |