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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Main Authors: Xiaowei Dai, Min Yuan, Yu Lu, Xiaohong Zhu, Chao Liu, Yifan Zheng, Shuyi Si, Lijie Yuan, Jing Zhang, Yan Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Antibiotics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/11/10/1385