4-Trifluoromethyl bithiazoles as broad-spectrum antimicrobial agents for virus-related bacterial infections or co-infections.

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serval:BIB_23D504EAF025
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
4-Trifluoromethyl bithiazoles as broad-spectrum antimicrobial agents for virus-related bacterial infections or co-infections.
Journal
RSC medicinal chemistry
Author(s)
Barbieri F., Carlen V., Martina M.G., Sannio F., Cancade S., Perini C., Restori M., Crespan E., Maga G., Docquier J.D., Cagno V. (co-last), Radi M. (co-last)
ISSN
2632-8682 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
2632-8682
Publication state
Published
Issued date
22/05/2024
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
15
Number
5
Pages
1589-1600
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article
Publication Status: epublish
Abstract
Respiratory tract infections involving a variety of microorganisms such as viruses, bacteria, and fungi are a prominent cause of morbidity and mortality globally, exacerbating various pre-existing respiratory and non-respiratory conditions. Moreover, the ability of bacteria and viruses to coexist might impact the development and severity of lung infections, promoting bacterial colonization and subsequent disease exacerbation. Secondary bacterial infections following viral infections represent a complex challenge to be overcome from a therapeutic point of view. We report herein our efforts in the development of new bithiazole derivatives showing broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity against both viruses and bacteria. A series of 4-trifluoromethyl bithiazole analogues was synthesized and screened against selected viruses (hRVA16, EVD68, and ZIKV) and a panel of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Among them, two promising broad-spectrum antimicrobial compounds (8a and 8j) have been identified: both compounds showed low micromolar activity against all tested viruses, 8a showed synergistic activity against E. coli and A. baumannii in the presence of a subinhibitory concentration of colistin, while 8j showed a broader spectrum of activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Activity against antibiotic-resistant clinical isolates is also reported. Given the ever-increasing need to adequately address viral and bacterial infections or co-infections, this study paves the way for the development of new agents with broad antimicrobial properties and synergistic activity with common antivirals and antibacterials.
Keywords
Organic Chemistry, Drug Discovery, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmacology, Molecular Medicine, Biochemistry
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Web of science
Funding(s)
Fondation Novartis / 22A074
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12/04/2024 16:03
Last modification date
10/07/2024 7:05
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