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This document discusses the evolution of bacterial resistance to β-lactam antibiotics and efforts to develop new β-lactams to overcome resistance. It describes how resistance has emerged through production of β-lactamases and alterations of penicillin-binding proteins. It also summarizes research on using β-lactams to probe the structure and reaction mechanism of penicillin-binding proteins from different resistant bacteria. The goal was to develop β-lactams that cause stabilizing conformational changes and inhibit drug-resistant penicillin-binding proteins.
Beta lactam antibiotics, First antibiotic by Scottish scientist , Alexander Fleming in 1928 (seen fungus and bacteria can not grow together)
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Active against Gram +ve bacteria (Staphylococci and Streptococci) not against gram –ve except at high dose
This document summarizes the classes of β-lactam antibiotics, including their mechanisms of action, indications, and side effects. It discusses the four main classes: penicillins, cephalosporins, monobactams, and carbapenems. Each class is further broken down into generations or subtypes that have varying spectra of coverage and pharmacokinetic properties. Mnemonics are provided to help distinguish between the classes and generations.
1. The document discusses different classes of antibiotics including beta-lactam antibiotics like penicillin and cephalosporin. It describes the basic structure and characteristics of these drug classes.
2. Specific antibiotics discussed in detail include penicillin, methicillin, nafcillin, oxacillin, and various cephalosporins. The mechanisms of action and modes of resistance to beta-lactam antibiotics are also summarized.
3. Other classes of antibiotics mentioned more briefly include macrolides which contain a large lactone ring and are glycosidically linked to sugars.
Penicillin is obtained from the fungus Penicillium chrysogenum and contains a beta-lactam ring that provides its antibacterial activity. It works by inhibiting the final step in bacterial cell wall synthesis mediated by transpeptidases, preventing cross-linking of peptidoglycan strands and leading to cell lysis. While penicillin G has a narrow spectrum mostly against gram-positive bacteria, subsequent penicillins were developed with improved spectra, stability, and resistance to beta-lactamases. Their mechanisms of resistance include inactivation by beta-lactamases or modifications of penicillin-binding proteins. Beta-lactamase inhibitors can restore the activity of penicillins against bacteria producing
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1. The document discusses various classes of beta-lactam antibiotics including penicillins, cephalosporins, carbapenems, and their structure, classification, mechanism of action, clinical uses, and key points.
2. Penicillins are the most widely used beta-lactam antibiotics and work by inhibiting the synthesis of peptidoglycan in bacterial cell walls. Cephalosporins are broader spectrum and more resistant to beta-lactamases than penicillins.
3. Carbapenems have a very broad antibacterial spectrum and high resistance to beta-lactamases, making them effective against many drug-resistant bacteria.
The document summarizes different types of antibiotics and how they work. It discusses how antibiotics like vancomycin, beta-lactams, polymyxin B, and those used to treat tuberculosis affect bacterial cell structures and inhibit cell wall synthesis, ultimately killing or preventing growth of bacteria. Mechanisms of resistance such as beta-lactamase production and modified binding proteins that prevent antibiotic action are also covered.
Chemical Evolution of B Lactams to Keep Pace with Bacterial Resistancewarwick_amr
This document discusses the evolution of bacterial resistance to β-lactam antibiotics and efforts to develop new β-lactams to overcome resistance. It describes how resistance has emerged through production of β-lactamases and alterations of penicillin-binding proteins. It also summarizes research on using β-lactams to probe the structure and reaction mechanism of penicillin-binding proteins from different resistant bacteria. The goal was to develop β-lactams that cause stabilizing conformational changes and inhibit drug-resistant penicillin-binding proteins.
Beta lactam antibiotics, First antibiotic by Scottish scientist , Alexander Fleming in 1928 (seen fungus and bacteria can not grow together)
PCN was isolated from fungus Penicillium notatum
ß-lactum antibiotics
Active against Gram +ve bacteria (Staphylococci and Streptococci) not against gram –ve except at high dose
This document summarizes the classes of β-lactam antibiotics, including their mechanisms of action, indications, and side effects. It discusses the four main classes: penicillins, cephalosporins, monobactams, and carbapenems. Each class is further broken down into generations or subtypes that have varying spectra of coverage and pharmacokinetic properties. Mnemonics are provided to help distinguish between the classes and generations.
1. The document discusses different classes of antibiotics including beta-lactam antibiotics like penicillin and cephalosporin. It describes the basic structure and characteristics of these drug classes.
2. Specific antibiotics discussed in detail include penicillin, methicillin, nafcillin, oxacillin, and various cephalosporins. The mechanisms of action and modes of resistance to beta-lactam antibiotics are also summarized.
3. Other classes of antibiotics mentioned more briefly include macrolides which contain a large lactone ring and are glycosidically linked to sugars.
Penicillin is obtained from the fungus Penicillium chrysogenum and contains a beta-lactam ring that provides its antibacterial activity. It works by inhibiting the final step in bacterial cell wall synthesis mediated by transpeptidases, preventing cross-linking of peptidoglycan strands and leading to cell lysis. While penicillin G has a narrow spectrum mostly against gram-positive bacteria, subsequent penicillins were developed with improved spectra, stability, and resistance to beta-lactamases. Their mechanisms of resistance include inactivation by beta-lactamases or modifications of penicillin-binding proteins. Beta-lactamase inhibitors can restore the activity of penicillins against bacteria producing
This document discusses chromogenic substrates, which are peptides linked to a chromophore that are used to detect and measure the activity of proteolytic enzymes like thrombin and factor Xa. Chromogenic substrates are cleaved by these enzymes, releasing the chromophore p-nitroaniline which turns yellow and can be quantified. The document provides examples of specific chromogenic substrates for various enzymes and describes their use in clinical assays to measure coagulation factors, antithrombin, heparin, and activated protein C.
1. The document discusses various classes of beta-lactam antibiotics including penicillins, cephalosporins, carbapenems, and their structure, classification, mechanism of action, clinical uses, and key points.
2. Penicillins are the most widely used beta-lactam antibiotics and work by inhibiting the synthesis of peptidoglycan in bacterial cell walls. Cephalosporins are broader spectrum and more resistant to beta-lactamases than penicillins.
3. Carbapenems have a very broad antibacterial spectrum and high resistance to beta-lactamases, making them effective against many drug-resistant bacteria.
The document summarizes different types of antibiotics and how they work. It discusses how antibiotics like vancomycin, beta-lactams, polymyxin B, and those used to treat tuberculosis affect bacterial cell structures and inhibit cell wall synthesis, ultimately killing or preventing growth of bacteria. Mechanisms of resistance such as beta-lactamase production and modified binding proteins that prevent antibiotic action are also covered.
This document provides a summary of beta lactam and other cell wall- and membrane-active antibiotics. It discusses the history, structure, mechanisms of action, and classifications of penicillins and cephalosporins. It describes how these antibiotics inhibit the final step of bacterial cell wall synthesis and provides examples of specific antibiotics, their spectra of activity, and dosages. Adverse effects and mechanisms of resistance are also summarized.
This document summarizes beta lactam antibiotics and other cell wall-active antibiotics. It discusses the history, structure, mechanisms of action, and classifications of penicillins. It provides details on specific penicillins including their spectra of activity, pharmacokinetics, dosages and adverse effects. The document covers key classes of beta lactam antibiotics including penicillins, cephalosporins, carbapenems, and other cell wall synthesis inhibitors.
The all the content in this profile is completed by the teachers, students as well as other health care peoples.
thank you, all the respected peoples, for giving the information to complete this presentation.
this information is free to use by anyone.
β-Lactam antibiotics work by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis through binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs). Since their discovery in the 1940s, β-lactams have been modified and developed into several classes including penicillins, cephalosporins, and monobactams. However, bacterial resistance through β-lactamase production threatens the efficacy of these drugs, leading to the development of β-lactamase inhibitors that are often combined with β-lactams.
1. Serine proteases use a catalytic triad of serine, histidine, and aspartate residues to hydrolyze peptide bonds through a nucleophilic attack by the serine residue.
2. Site-directed mutagenesis experiments have demonstrated the importance of these catalytic residues and the oxyanion hole for stabilizing the reaction intermediate. Mutating these residues reduces catalytic activity by several orders of magnitude.
3. Recent evidence suggests additional mechanisms such as low barrier hydrogen bonds and substrate assisted catalysis may contribute to the efficiency of serine protease catalysis.
The evolution of antimicrobial resistance: a Darwinian perspectiveThe Royal Institution
Sir Richard Sykes presented this Friday Evening Discourse at the Royal Institution of Great Britain on Friday 6 May 2011.
Microbes have evolved over 3.5 billion years and are arguably the most adaptable organisms on earth. Restricted genetically by their inability to reproduce sexually, bacteria have acquired several additional mechanisms by which to exchange genetic material. Such mechanisms have allowed bacteria to inhabit some of the most inhospitable environments on earth. It is then hardly surprising that when faced with a barrage of inimical chemicals (antibiotics) they have responded with an equal and opposite force.
Sir Richard compared and contrasted the evolution of antimicrobial resistance to B-lactam antibiotics over the last 70 years in two bacterial species, namely Staphylococcus aureus, a highly evolved human pathogen, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, an opportunistic nosocomial pathogen.
Find out more at www.rigb.org
1. Beta-lactam antibiotics work by binding to penicillin binding proteins and inhibiting the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis, disrupting cell wall formation.
2. Bacteria develop resistance to beta-lactams through several mechanisms including beta-lactamase production, modifications of penicillin binding proteins, decreasing outer membrane proteins, and using efflux pumps to export antibiotics.
3. Beta-lactamases are classified into four classes (A-D) based on amino acid sequences and substrate profiles. Class A serine beta-lactamases are commonly found in pathogens and may have extended spectra.
This document provides an overview of β-lactam antibiotics, including penicillins. It begins by classifying common antibiotics and listing their mechanisms of action. It then focuses on β-lactam antibiotics, describing their structure and major subclasses like penicillins, cephalosporins, carbapenems, and monobactams. Specific penicillins are discussed in depth, highlighting their structures, spectra of activity, stability properties, and mechanisms of resistance. β-lactamase inhibitors like clavulanic acid are also introduced.
Beta lactamases are enzymes that confer resistance to beta lactam antibiotics like penicillins and cephalosporins in bacteria. There are several mechanisms of antibiotic resistance, including decreased drug influx, efflux pumps, alteration of drug targets, and production of beta lactamases. Beta lactamases work by hydrolyzing the beta lactam ring in these antibiotics, rendering them ineffective. They are classified based on amino acid sequence (Ambler classification) and substrate/inhibitor profiles (Bush-Jacoby-Medeiros classification). The most common beta lactamases include TEM and SHV enzymes produced by Enterobacteriaceae.
1. The document discusses various antibiotics and their mechanisms of action on bacterial cells, focusing on how they inhibit important metabolic processes.
2. Key antibiotic classes are described that inhibit cell wall synthesis, protein synthesis, DNA replication, and folic acid biosynthesis. Examples like penicillins, aminoglycosides, fluoroquinolones, and sulfonamides are provided.
3. The major sites of antibiotic action discussed are the bacterial cell wall, cytoplasmic membrane, DNA, ribosomes, and metabolic pathways. How each antibiotic class interferes with these sites is explained.
β-lactam antibiotics work by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. There are several classes of β-lactam antibiotics including penicillins, cephalosporins, monobactams, and carbapenems. Penicillins are derived from Penicillium fungi and contain a thiazolidine ring fused to the β-lactam ring. Cephalosporins are derived from the fungus Cephalosporium and contain a dihydrothiazine ring fused to the β-lactam ring. Both penicillins and cephalosporins target bacterial transpeptidases to inhibit cell wall crosslinking. Structural modifications to these classes of β-lactams can
biosynthesis of the cell wall and antibioticsSafaFallah
the cell wall description and the difference between the gram positive and negative bacteria and the structure of peptidoglycan and the biosynthesis of the cell wall (peptidoglycan) in bacteria and the end is with some groups of antibiotics that inhibit the synthesis of peptidoglycan in different ways and targets the bacteria.
This document provides classifications and details about various classes of antibacterial drugs. It summarizes protein synthesis inhibitors like aminoglycosides and oxazolidinones. It also summarizes cell envelope antibiotics that inhibit peptidoglycan synthesis and glycopeptides that inhibit cell wall formation. Finally, it summarizes beta-lactam antibiotics like penicillins and cephalosporins that inhibit cell wall cross-linking, and nucleic acid inhibitors like sulfonamides, quinolones, and rifampicin. Specific drugs are listed within each class along with basic indications, mechanisms of action, and pharmacokinetic properties.
1. Antibiotics are secondary metabolites produced by microorganisms that inhibit important microbial subcellular processes like cell wall synthesis, cell membrane function, and DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis.
2. Different classes of antibiotics have different modes of action, such as disrupting the bacterial cell membrane, inhibiting protein synthesis, or interfering with cell wall synthesis.
3. Bacteria can develop resistance to antibiotics through several mechanisms like enzymatic degradation of antibiotics, alteration of antibiotic target sites, or preventing intracellular accumulation of antibiotics through reduced uptake or increased efflux.
Cephalosporins are a group of semisynthetic antibiotics derived from cephalosporin-C obtained from the fungus Cephalosporium. They have a β-lactam ring and are effective against many gram-positive and some gram-negative bacteria. Cephalosporins work by inhibiting the transpeptidation step in peptidoglycan synthesis, disrupting bacterial cell wall formation. They bind to penicillin-binding proteins and prevent cross-linking of peptidoglycan chains. Bacteria can develop resistance through β-lactamase production or mutations in penicillin-binding proteins. First generation cephalosporins are effective against gram-positive cocci
The document discusses bacterial cell wall inhibitors including penicillins, cephalosporins, carbapenems, monobactams, and others. It explains their mechanisms of action, spectra of activity, classifications and generations. It also covers the mechanisms of bacterial resistance to these drugs and their common adverse effects.
Inclusion bodies are aggregates of proteins that form when proteins are overexpressed in cells. They typically contain high levels of the overexpressed protein with little other cellular components. While inclusion bodies were traditionally thought to only contain misfolded proteins, some evidence indicates proteins in inclusion bodies can retain native structure. Several methods exist for recovering active proteins from inclusion bodies, including dilution, chromatography, and adding compounds to aid refolding. Fusion tags are often used to improve expression and purification of recombinant proteins by enhancing solubility, aiding detection and purification, and more. Enzymatic cleavage is commonly used to remove fusion tags after purification.
This document summarizes various classes of antibiotics including their mechanisms of action, resistance mechanisms, pharmacokinetics and uses. It discusses β-lactam antibiotics such as penicillins that inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis, aminoglycosides that inhibit protein synthesis, fluoroquinolones that inhibit DNA replication, sulfonamides that inhibit folate synthesis, and others. Each antibiotic class is described in terms of its antibacterial spectrum, route of administration, and common side effects. The document provides a comprehensive overview of major antibiotic classes and properties.
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This document provides an overview of β-lactam antibiotics, including penicillins. It begins by classifying common antibiotics and listing their mechanisms of action. It then focuses on β-lactam antibiotics, describing their structure and major subclasses like penicillins, cephalosporins, carbapenems, and monobactams. Specific penicillins are discussed in depth, highlighting their structures, spectra of activity, stability properties, and mechanisms of resistance. β-lactamase inhibitors like clavulanic acid are also introduced.
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In addition to infrastructure and capacity constraints, CAR-Ts face a very different risk-benefit dynamic in autoimmune compared to oncology, highlighting the need for tolerable therapies with low adverse event risk. CAR-NK and Treg-based therapies are also being developed in certain autoimmune disorders and may demonstrate favorable safety profiles. Several novel non-cell therapies such as bispecific antibodies, nanobodies, and RNAi drugs, may also offer future alternative competitive solutions with variable value propositions.
Widespread adoption of cell therapies will not only require strong efficacy and safety data, but also adapted pricing and access strategies. At oncology-based price points, CAR-Ts are unlikely to achieve broad market access in autoimmune disorders, with eligible patient populations that are potentially orders of magnitude greater than the number of currently addressable cancer patients. Developers have made strides towards reducing cell therapy COGS while improving manufacturing efficiency, but payors will inevitably restrict access until more sustainable pricing is achieved.
Despite these headwinds, industry leaders and investors remain confident that cell therapies are poised to address significant unmet need in patients suffering from autoimmune disorders. However, the extent of this impact on the treatment landscape remains to be seen, as the industry rapidly approaches an inflection point.
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1. « β-Lactam Antibiotics »
Mechanism of Action Mechanism of Resistance
β-Lactam antibiotics are bactericidal, and act by inhibiting the synthesis of the
peptidoglycan layer of bacterial cell walls
The final transpeptidation step in the synthesis of the peptidoglycan is facilitated
by transpeptidases known as penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs)
β-Lactam antibiotics are analogues of D-alanyl-D-alanine - the terminal amino acid
residues on the precursor NAM/NAG-peptide subunits of the peptidoglycan layer
Similarity between β-lactam antibiotics and D-alanyl-D-alanine facilitates their
binding to the active site of penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs)
β-lactam nucleus of the molecule irreversibly binds to (acylates) the SER of the
PBP active site, preventing the final crosslinking (transpeptidation) of the
peptidoglycan layer, disrupting bacterial cell wall biosynthesis
Enzymatic hydrolysis of the β-lactam ring if the bacterium produces the
enzyme β-lactamase or the enzyme penicillinase, the enzyme will break open the
β-lactam ring of the antibiotic, rendering the antibiotic ineffective
Possession of altered penicillin-binding proteins β-Lactams cannot bind as
effectively to these altered PBPs, and, as a result, the β-lactams are less effective
at disrupting cell wall synthesis
Transpeptidase is located along the exterior of the cytoplasmic membrane
Gram-(+) or in the periplasmic space Gram-(-)
Gram-(-) L-Ala-γ-D-Glu-Dap-D-Ala-D-Ala or L-Ala-γ-D-Glu-L-Lys-D-Ala-D-Ala
Gram-(+) Short peptide (usually 5 Glycines) attached to Lysine; NH2 on the
terminal Glycine cross-links with the D-Ala of a second PG strand (Larger Gap)
Penicillins 6-Aminopenicillanic Acid (6-APA), The Warhead; Ring Strain is Key (Azetidinone 4-Sided Ring)
Class Generic Name Brand Name PO IV Gram (+) Gram (–) β-LA Resistance Spectrum Note
Natural
Benzylpenicillin Penicillin G X Potent Hydrolyzed Narrow Poor amide resonance = fairly basic N
Phenoxymethylpenicillin Penicillin V X Potent Hydrolyzed Narrow EWG increase bioavailability; T1/2 = 5hrs
β-Lactamase
Resistant
Methicillin Staphcillin X Good Stable Narrow More acid Labile than Pen G
Nafcillin Unipen X Good Stable Narrow Most Active; mass-to-mass comparison
Oxacillin (X1 = X2 = H) Prostaphlin X Good Good Narrow Differ in the Halogen on Ring (EWG)
Order of increase H Stability (OCD)
↑ Acid Solubility = ↑EWG = Stable
Cloxacillin (X1 = Cl, X2 = H) Tegopen X Good Good Narrow
Dicloxacillin (X1 = X2 = Cl) Dynapen X Good Good Narrow
Aminopenicillin
Ampicillin (Bacampicillin) Polycillin X Good Low Hydrolyzed Moderate Prodrug-Hydro; R-isomer better for (G-)
Amoxicillin Amoxil X Good Low Hydrolyzed Moderate 2x better absorption; Less GI upset; #1
Carboxypenicillin
Carbenicillin Geopen X X Good Good Hydrolyzed Extended Racemize in Soln, Affect platelet=bleed
Ticarcillin Ticar X Good Good Hydrolyzed Extended Req High Dose (30-40g) QD, Thiophene
Acylureidopenicillin
Pipericillin Piperacil X Good Good Hydrolyzed Extended +20g QD, Bulk not close to block attack
Azlocillin Azlin X Good Good Hydrolyzed Extended More potent than Carbencillin, Acid
Labile; Mezlo forms sulfonamide
Mezlocillin Mezlin X Good Good Hydrolyzed Extended
Cephalosporins 7-Amino Cephalosporanic Acid (7-ACA) Must Have Free Carboxy @ C4 (1 or 2 Step Process)
Class Generic Name Brand Name PO IV Gram (+) Gram (–) β-LA Resistance Spectrum Note
1
st
Generation
Cephalothin Keflin X Good Modest Stable Moderate Thiophene; R2 = Acetoxymethyl -Activity
Cefazolin Ancef X Good Modest Stable Moderate Longest T1/2; 85% Serum Protein Bound
Cephalexin Keflex X Good Modest Stable Moderate Not metabolized (90% urine); UTI
2
nd
Generation
Cefuroxime (Axetil) Ceftin X X Good Modest Good Moderate Prodrug-Ester; Oxime Ether in Syn; CSF
Cefoxitin Mefoxin X Low Modest Good Moderate Anaerobes; Competitive Inhibitor
3
rd
Generation
Cefotaxime Claforan X Low Good Stable Broad Syn-Oxime Most Potent; Aminothiazole
Ceftriaxone Recephin X Low Good Stable Broad Tx: Gonorrhea; Long T1/2, QD; 95% SPB
4
th
Generation
Cefepime Maxipime X Good Good Stable Broad 100% Urine (UTI); Good access/conc CSF
Cefpirome Cefrom X Good Good Stable Broad Quaternary Amine (Neutral) Leaving Grp
2. Monobactams β-Lactam not Fused with Another Ring
Class Generic Name Brand Name PO IV Gram (+) Gram (–) β-LA Resistance Spectrum Note
Sulfonated
Sulfazecin Weak Weak Very Stable Weak Not used, C4 modification increase uses
Aztreonam Azactam X Good Very Stable Narrow Tx: P. aeriginosa in Cystic Fibrosis Pts
Carbapenems Suspsible to Metallo-β-Lactamases
Class Generic Name Brand Name PO IV Gram (+) Gram (–) β-LA Resistance Spectrum DHP-1 Note
Thienamycin
Derivative
Imepenem X Good Good Very Stable Very Broad Rapidly Hydrolyzed SE: Seizure; Not Abx, Reversible
Meropenem Merrem X Low Good Stable Very Broad Slowly Hydrolyzed Antipseudo; Pene. CSF, Heart, Lung
Ertapenem Invanz X Good Good Stable Very Broad Resistant QD dosing; Penetrate Porin Channel
Doripenem Doribax X Good Good Stable Very Broad Slowly Hydrolyzed Includes Anaerobes, Antipseudo
« β-Lactam Inhibitors »
Mechanism of Action Type of β-Lactamases
Avoidance – alter the structure of the penicillin so it is no longer a substrate for
the β-lactamase Successful but decrease antibacterial activity
Neutralization – inhibit the β-lactamase while simultaneously administering a
penicillin that would otherwise be hydrolyzed
The Serine β-Lactamases: Classes A, C & D
Destroy the β-lactams antibiotics by a mechanism that is similar to how the
β-lactams inactivate the PBP targets BUT, the acyl-enzyme complex is
unstable easily hydrolyzed by H2O
Some achieved Catalytic Perfection They catalyze as fast as they diffuse in
Zinc-requiring β-lactamases (metallo-β-lactamases): Class B
Catalyze the hydrolysis of S-D-lactoyl-glutathione to form glutathione and D-
lactic acid and a competence protein that is essential for natural
transformation and could be a transporter involved in DNA uptake. These
proteins bind two zinc ions per molecule as cofactor
In Gram-(+) bacteria that produce β-lactamases the enzymes are secreted from
the cell or found along the exterior of the cytoplasmic membrane Hydrolyzed
before reaching porous cell wall
In Gram-(-) species the enzymes are found in the periplasmic space or bound to
the exterior of the cytoplasmic membrane 2
nd
line of defense if it makes it
through the outer membrane
Class 1 Example Oxapenam
Inhibitor Antibiotic Used Brand Name PO IV Gram (+) Gram (–) Antibacterial Spectrum Note
Clavulanate
Amoxcillin Augmentin X X X Weak Broad Synergistic Effect coadmin with β-lactam;
Extends life of PCN (Sacrificial Pawn)
Ticarcillin Timentin X X X Weak Broad
Sulbactam Ampicillin Unasyn X X X Weak Broad Potentiates activity of ampicillin/carbenicllin
Tazobactam Pipericillin Zosyn X X X Weak Broad Synthetic; Triazole containing
Class 2 Example Carbapenam
Inhibitor Antibiotic Used Brand Name PO IV Gram (+) Gram (–) Antibacterial Spectrum Note
Thienamycin Good Not used but a precursor to Carbapenems
Cilastatin Imepenem Primaxin X None None Inhibits Renal Dehydropeptidase-1 (DHP-1)
3. « Peptide Antibiotics »
General Mechanism of Action General Problems of Class
Block cell wall biosynthesis by binding to peptidoglycan and its precursors
Affects membrane permeability by forming pores (leaky) and alter functions
Bactericidal and Inhibits protein biosynthesis
Acid labile, Short duration, Enzymatically Hydrolyzed, Antigenic, Spendy, Toxicity
Membrane is usually a problem cause its hard to differentiates from bacteria and
host cells It attacks everything
Peptides Every Organism Produce some Type of Protective Peptide (Multi=Defensin; Uni=NRPS)
Mechanism of Action Mechanism of Resistance
Blocks the diphosphatase that converts undecalprenyldiphosphate to
undecaprenylphosphate Inhibits Translocation (Stalls assembly line)
Inhibits recycling of the undecalprenyldiphophate lipid carrier (Building Blocks)
Requires Zinc and Magnesium for activity
Prevents Diphophatase from accessing the substrate
Increased de novo synthesis of C-isoprenyl phosphates (IP) which is a carriers
during synthesis of the repeat subunits of peptidoglycan
Substrate-Binding Inhibitor Inhibits reaction by blocking substrate not enzyme
Thiazoline Segment is Essential for Bioactivity
Class Generic Name Brand Name PO IV Gram (+) Gram (–) Side Effects Note
Cyclic Peptides Bacitracin Bacitracin Topical X Nephrotoxic Neosporin (Broad) = Bacitracin (+), Neomycin (+/-), Polymyxin (-)
Affect Cell
Membranes
Polymyxin/Colistin
Xignis Top/IV X Neuro/Nephro Tx: Sepsis (Endotoxin) and Septic Shock; Poor selective toxicity
MoA Complex Lipid A (LPS); affect permeability/disorganize MoR Target Modification by inducible electrostatic repulsion
Gramicidin
Topical X X Hemolysis Alternating D/L AA forms helix; Not charged, N=Formyl; C=Ethanol
MoA Form pores in G+ cytoplasmic membrane; Requires 2 helices to span membrane; Permits cations to escape, Depolarizing (K/Na)
Daptomycin
Cubicin X X Low/GI Prob Tx: SSSI and Infective Endocarditis/Bacteremia; MSSA, MRSA, VRE
MoA Ca
2+
Dependent Abx; Conformation to pump, Depolarize MoR None are known, but can develop; No cross-resistance
Affect Protein
Synthesis
Quinu/Dalfo-pristin
(Streptogramin)
Synercid X X Pain Inject Site Tx: VRE/MRSA; -static alone, synergistic = -cidal; Inhibit CYP3A4
MoA 50S Bacterial Ribosomal; Prevent protein elongation MoR Drug Modifying Enzyme and Target Modification
Glycopeptides Family of Highly Modified Rigid Peptides with One or More Aminosugar
Mechanism of Action Mechanism of Resistance
Inhibits both Transglycosylation AND Transpeptidation (Blocks PG elongation)
Forms a strong non-covalent complex with D-Ala-D-Ala terminus of Lipid II and PG
Prevents binding of the substrate to TPase/TGase causing steric bulk hindering
access to enzyme Affects only the outer surface of the cells
Inhibit the synthesis of cell walls in susceptible microbes by inhibiting PG
synthesis. They bind to the AA within the cell wall preventing the addition of new
units to the PG. They bind to acyl-D-alanyl-D-alanine in peptidoglycan.
VanA: High-level resistance to both teicoplanin and vancomycin. Resistance is
induced by presence of the antibiotics. Resistance genes are transmitted between
bacteria on a transposon. VanA is the enzyme (a ligase) that forms the D-Ala-D-Lac
VanB: Resistant to vancomycin but susceptible to teicoplanin. Resistance is only
induced by vancomycin. VanB is a ligase that forms the D-Ala-D-Lac
VanC: Intrinsic resistance to vancomycin but not teicoplanin. Constitutive
expression of VanC gene that encodes VanC, a D-Ala-D-Ser ligase
Class Generic Name Brand Name PO IV Gram (+) Gram (–) Side Effects Note
Tricyclic Heptapeptide Vancomycin Vancocin X X X Nephro/Oto Toxic Oral Tx: C.Diff; Usually -cidal/static; Synergy with AG
1
st
Generation
Lipoglycopeptides
Teicoplanin Targocid X X Hypersensitivity 2
nd
MoA Direct Inhibition of Transglycosylase
Telavancin Vibativ X X Hypersensitivity Antibacterial Inhibit PG synthesis, Permeability
2
nd
Generation
Lipglycopeptides
Dalbavancin Zeven X X Still in Trials Active vs VanB not VanA VRE; Greater potency; Qwk
Oritavancin X Still in Trials Active vs both VanA/VanB VRE; Strong –cidal; QD
4. « Aminoglycoside Antibiotics »
Mechanism of Action Mechanism of Resistance
Transport AGs alter the outer membrane of (G-) bacteria allowing penetration
through membrane and can pass through porins AGs are actively transported
by an O2–dependent transport system (Low pH and anaerobic inhibit transport)
Cellular Target Bind to the16S rRNA component of the 30S ribosomal subunit
“irreversibly” inhibit protein biosynthesis = Bactericidal
Interaction of AGs with the 16S rRNA of the 30S ribosomal subunit
Numerous contacts are made mostly with nucleic acids NOT proteins
Cause misreading of mRNA = Truncated proteins or proteins with the wrong amino
acid sequence that do not fold correctly = Inhibit initiation of protein synthesis
Cause dissociation of polysomes into non-functional monosomes
Blocking the initiation of protein synthesis Initiation step (need many things to
come together @ 5’- 3’ end of mRNA) 30s, 50s, Proteins, mRNA, fmet (formyl)
Ribosome attach via 5’ Streptomycin binds, stalling translation hindering
movement down the mRNA; Lost of fidelity
Decrease Drug Uptake or Accumulation by altering porin channels in outer
membrane Cannot be acquired, usually developed
Active efflux (extrusion of toxic substances and antibiotics outside the cell) Can
be acquired
Alter ability of drug to cross the cytoplasmic membrane Results from changes
in membrane proteins and alterations in regulation of genes in anaerobic
respiratory pathway
Energy-dependent process tied into ETC and cell respiration
O2-Dependent Process
This is why AGs NOT active against anaerobes
Three types of Aminoglycoside Modifying Enzymes (AME) Bifunctional
AG O-Phosphotransferases (APH) = Kinase; Any OH grp can be modified
AG O-Nucleotidyltransferases (ANT) = eg. AMP, Causes steric bulk
AG N-Acetyltransferases (AAC) = Any NH2 can be acetylated
Streptomycin = 1
st
AG Discovered Site of Action for AG on Bacterial Ribosomes affecting Protein Biosynthesis (Mycin=Streptomyces; Micin=Micromonospora)
Class Generic Name Brand Name PO IV Gram (+) Gram (–) Treatment Note Class Properties
Gentamycin Family
Gentamicin Garamycin Top/IV X P. aeruginosa; Burn, CF Coadmin w/ β-Lactam = syngery Basic/charged at
neutral pH
Highly H2O Soluble
Pretty toxic:
Nephro/Ototoxic
Netilmicin Netromycin X X Pink Eye Ethyl grp reduce inact. by AME
Kanamycin Family
Kanamycin Kantrex X X X Dysentery; MDR-TB Mixture of Kanamycin A
Amikacin Amikin X X Gent/Tobr Resist; Myco 50% potent, less prone by AME
Tobramycin Nebcin X X P. aerug, not Myco (TB) Use with antipseudo β-Lactam
Neomycin Family
Neomycin Mycifradin PO/Top/IV X X Burns Most nephrotoxic
Paromomycin Humatin X X X Ameobic Dysentery Tx: Leshmaniasis (Parasidic-Fly)
END OF MODULE 5
Bacteria Miscellaneous Information on Gram Stains
Bacterium Name Gram (+) Gram (–) Bacterium Name Gram (+) Gram (–)
Staphylococcus aureus MSSA, MRSA X Streptomyces X
Pseudomonas aeruginosa X Enterobacteriaceae X
Mycobacterium tuberculosis Weak Acinetobacter X
Escherichia coli X Haemophilus influenzae X
Enterococcus VRE X Neisseria gonorrhoeae X
Streptococcus pneumoniae X Actinomycetes X
Clostridium difficile X Coagulase Negative Staphylococci (CoNS) X
5. « Tetracycline Antibiotics »
Mechanism of Action Mechanism of Resistance
Inhibit protein synthesis by binding to the 16S rRNA of the 30S ribosomal subunit
6 TC binding sites on 30S Ribosome
Block binding of the aminoacyl-tRNA to the ribosome
Prevents elongation of peptide chain
Reversible and bacteriostatic
Selective toxicity results from … (Seldomly used due to toxicity)
Poor penetration of mammalian cells and low affinity for mammalian
ribosomes (80S ribosome) will disrupt mitochondria protein synthesis (70S)
Some bacteria will concentrate these drugs in the cell
Binding of TC to 16S rRNA of 30S Ribo Mg bridges drug-target like Bacitracin
Pi-Pi stacking interaction with D-ring with C1054
No effects on efflux pumps…?
Enzymatic Inactivation – Rare, Tet X minooxygenase put OH on TC ↓ activity NOT
in any pathogen, 1 example of O-Acetyl Transferase
Target Modification – Rare, Cl058G mutation ↓ Binding
Energy-Dependent Efflux – ATP-required efflux pump actively transport drug out
of cell before reaching effective (60%) concentration and protein synthesis halted
Ribosomal Protection Proteins (RPP) – Found in G+/- species and some
mycobacteria, on a chromosome or on a plasmid; resistance only at low TC conc.
Relates to elongation factors (GTPases) required in protein synthesis EF-Tu & EF-G
Tet (O) and Tet (M) bind to ribosome in GTP-dependent manner and induce
dissociation of TC/Ribo complex Protein Synthesis continues
RPP free the ribo from TC bound at Tet-1 site = free drug can still bind to
other sites; 6 Tet sites on a ribosome reason its effective in low TC Conc
Protein Synthesis Inhibitors Effective against many organisms resistant to agents acting on the cell wall
Class Generic Name Brand Name PO IV G(+) G(–) Treatment Note
Old
Generation
Chlortetracycline Aureomycin Topical X X Gold color; Misused/Overused; Precursor for other TC; Photosensitivity C7
Tetracycline Achromycin V X X X H. Pylori Combo w/ Bismuth & Metronidazole; High Plasma conc, Long Duration
Oxytetracycline Terramycin X X X Note C6 difference OH and CH3 Combined to form
Doxycycline via [H]
Methacycline Rondomycin X X Note C6 difference CH2 double bond
Doxycycline Vibramycin X X X X Lack C6 OH; Decrease Ca2 Binding; Retains Mg Binding
Minocycline Minocin X X X X Dimethylamine C7; No C6 OH; Best absorbed; Longest T1/2
New Gen. Tigecycline Tygacil X X X MRSA & Anaerobe Add’l Contact w/ 16s rRNA; Not efflux pump; Active Tet-res bac; 5x bind aff.
« Tetracycline Extra Information »
General Features SAR
C6 OH can degrade via acid/base C4 center can epimerize in weak acid ↓active
Coord (Chelates) w/ Metal Ions (Mg, Ca, Fe, Al) required for entry to G(-) cells
Mg required to pass through porinrelease periplasmicapo-formchelates
a-Stereochemical Config important for activity (AC4a)
Removal of dimethylamine reduces activity (AC4)
Keto-Enol system in proximity to D-Ring is important for activity (AC1/CC11)
Basic Nitrogen of glycyl unit is essential (DC9)
Must retain linear fused ring system must be six-membered and purely carbocyclic
Targets for chelation with Divalent cations (Both; AC12a)
Contraindications and Side Effects
If taken with dairy products, many of these agents are poorly absorbed
Ca and Mg forms an insoluble complex CI: Anti-acid
Combo of broad spectrum of activity and poor absorption lead to superinfections
Candida, Clostridum Opportunistic Infections
Tetracycline/Ca2+ complex can be deposited in teeth and bone during gestation
and early childhood Not for pregnant women to use
Small percentage of patients develop photosensitivity (UV Absorptive=C7 Halogen)
pKa1
pKa2
Three ionizable
groups and exist
as zwitterions at
neutral pH
Amphoteric = A salt
react with either
acid or base
pKa3
6. « Macrolide Antibiotics »
Mechanism of Action Mechanism of Resistance
Reversibly bind to the 50S bacterial ribosomal subunit Specifically 23S rRNA
Inhibit translocation of the growing protein chain (Elongation) A-P Site move
Selective toxicity is achieved because these agents do not bind to mammalian
ribosomes (80S at therapeutic concentration
Usually bacteriostatic Stops replication
Drug binds to polypeptide exit tunnel (Blocking) of bacterial 50S ribosomal subunit
Intrinsic resistance in Gram-(-) organisms is probably due to impermeability of outer
membrane to the hydrophobic macrolides
Acquired resistance involves three mechanisms
Target Modification resistance mechanism found in the antibiotic producer
Posttranscriptional methylation of 23S rRNA (A2058)
Cross Resistance to Macrolides, Lincosamides and Streptogramin B-type
MLS resistance phenotype Also Resistance to azalides
Erythromycin Resistance Methylase (erm) genes Erm A most common
Can be chromosomal or plasmid encodes (Transmittable)
This mechanism accounts for almost all resistant isolates in clinical practice
Drug Inactivation (Inactive Kinase)
Erythromycin esterases type I and II hydrolyzes the lactone to a linear chain
Macrolide 2’-phosphotransferase Phosphorylates the 2’-OH of desosamine
Analogous to AG PPT
Active efflux ATP- dependent drug efflux pump reported for S. epidermidis
General Information
Natural antibiotics (Polyketide) Characerized by Large Cyclic Esters (Lactone):14
Cladinose and Desosamine, may be attached
Ring is highly functionalized (Me/OH) Role in acid degradation in GI disturbance
Complex stereochemistry; Aminosugar, Neutral sugar, Ketone
Spectrum is similar to Penicillins (Gram +) and safe but with limited Hepatoxicity
Can be used when patient is sensitive to pencillins
Unstable in pH ≤4 Weak bases (Salt formulation); intramolecular rearrangement
Protein Synthesis Inhibitors Effective against many organisms resistant to agents acting on the cell wall
Class Generic Name Brand Name PO IV G(+) G(–) Treatment Note
1
st
Generation
(Erythromycin)
Erythromycin A X X X Ear Infections Acid Labile; Very Bitter; Salts and Ester prodrug ↑ Bioavailability and ↓ Bitter
Stearate Ethril X X Stearate Salt 18C saturated FA; Free base liberated in alkaline duodenum
Ethyl Succinate Pediamycin X X 2’ OH of Desosamine is esterified with ES, absorbed as ester then hydrolyzed
Estolate Ilosone X X Same as above w/ Propionate Ester; Lauryl Sulfate Salt (12C sat); Acid Stable
2
nd
Generation
(Derived from
Erythromycin)
Clarithromycin Biaxin X X X Disseminate MAC MAC Birds/Humans; Acid Stable (C6); Legionella (G-); Rapid 1
st
Pass (14-OH)
Azithromycin Zithromax X X X Gonrrhea Azalide (N); Acid Stable (No Ketone); High Tissue Conc 2 binding site on 23S
Roxithromycin Rulid X X X Soft Tissue Infect Methoxyethoxymethyl eher of EryA Oxime; Better in vivo; Absp/Dist superior
Dirithromycin Dynabac Not In US Market Prodrug of Erythromycyclamine; Product of reduce EryA oxime, Imp Acid Stable
Telithromycin Ketek X X X Com-Acq-Pneum 1
st
Ketolide No induce resistance (Mask); QD dosing, Acid Stable; Mya-Gravis
Others Affecting Protein Biosynthesis
Class Generic Name Brand Name PO IV G(+) G(–) Treatment Note
Lincosamides
Clindamycin Cleocin X X Staph Infection in
Bones and Joints
Usually not DOC; Active metabolites (N-demethyl) and Sulfoxide; Can lead to
Fatal form of Colitis; Superinfection resistant producing Clostridium
Lincomycin Lincocin X X
MoASame as macrolides 23S rRNA of 50S ribosome MoRSame as macrolides (ErmA MLS Phenotype); Drug medication O-Nucleotidyl Xase
Oxazolidinones Linezolid Zyvox X X X X MRSA / VRE Reserved Uses; Inhibitors MAO reversible nonselective; Mainly Gram Positive
MoAOverall Distrupt protein syn, Bind 23S rRNA n ear interfeace w/ 30S; Block 70S MoRPoint Mutation 23S rRNA; G2576T changes to Uracil No binding; No X-Resist
Old Drug Chloramphenicol Chloromycetin X X X X Empirical Tx Overused; Penetrate BBB; Active vs anaerobes; BONE MARROW TOX, ↑aff 70S
MoABlock binding of Aminoacyl-tRNA, Inhibit peptide bond; Compete Macrolide Site MoRX-Resist, Ery/Linco/Strep Methylation (MLS Resist); Alteration acetylate CAT
Protein Inhibitor Retapmulin Altabax Topical X Imeptigo (MSSA) Affect the protein;-static/↑*-cidal]; Fungus; Used in Vet (Swine); No X-Resist
MoAAct at Ribosomal Protein L3; Block P site, Inhibit Peptidyl Transfer; Prevent active MoRMutation at Ribosomal L3; Presences of Efflux; Hydrolase will destroy Ester
7. « Fluoroquinolones Antibiotics »
Mechanism of Action Mechanism of Resistance
Disrupt DNA Replication/function (Folding and wadding) Usually Bactericidal
Targets TWO topoisomerases (II-Gyrase and IV) = Controls coiling, topological
DNA Gyrase Relaxes AND supercoil DNA ATP-dependent process
Topo IV is a DECATENATING (Unties) enzyme Unknot bring up DNA links
Some FQ inhibits both of these, some just one
Gyrase and Topo IV bind to double stranded DNA and they break both strands
FQs bind and trap the intermediate in which the topoisomerase subunits are
covalently bound to broken DNA. Bacteriostatic?
Release of fragmented chromosome correlates with cell death generate ROS
Quinolones only recognize and bind the topoisomerase-DNA complex
Selective toxicity: mammalian cells don’t have DNA gyrase and quinolones have
low affinity of for mammalian topoisomerase II
Mutations in gyrase and topo IV genes – nearly always chromosomal mutation
Arise from point mutation in gyrA, gene that codes for DNA gyrase subunit A
parC and parE mutants are resistant, but less common
Genes that encode the subunits of topoisomerase IV
Decreased intracellular accumulation of the drug
Modifications of membrane proteins Efflux Pumps
In some S. aureus, the recG gene product can repair fluoroquinolone damage
Plasmid-borne fluoroquinolone resistance (Transferable)
Qnr proteins Interfere with quinolone binding to gyrase and topoisomerase IV
Proposed to recognize gyrase/topo IV and alter DNA binding properties
Fluoroquinoline-modifying enzymes
An aminoglycoside acetyltransferase (AAC(6’)-Ib) has mutated to modify
cipro- and norfloxacin Bifunctional – it will still modify AGs
Efflux pumps The plasmid-encoded pump QepA can increase MIC by 10-fold
Side Effects and Toxicity
Affects Cartilage, rupture tendon/Tendonitis, OT Prolongation, Photosensitivity
Inhibitors of Nucleic Acid Metabolism and Function FQs Cross-Resistance is often seen
Class Generic Name Brand Name PO IV G(+) G(–) Treatment Note
1
st
Gen. Nalidixic Acid Neggram X X Uncomplicated UTI Non-Fluroinated, Resistance widespread, Limited spectrum; Strong acid
2
nd
Generation
Nofloxacin Noroxin X X X UTI / Others Fluroquinolone; 100x more potent and broader spectrum; Widely used
Ciprofloxacin Cipro X X X UTI / Others Better absorption; Potent vs Pseudomonas; Safe; Bacillus Anthracis
Oflxacin Floxin X X X Mycobacteria;
Leprosy / TB
S-isomer most active; 8-125x difference in potency; High CSF concentration
Levofloxacin Levaquin X X X X
3
rd
Generation
Sparfloxacin Zagam X X X CAP Potent vs strep/anaerobes; Difluro; T1/2=18hrs; Low photosensitivity
Gatifloxacin Tequin X X X X Withdrawn Cause blood sugar fluctuation (Stim insulin secretion); Kidney/Liver Failure
4
th
Generation
Moxifloxacin Avelox X X X X Tuberculosis Bactericidal; Lower resistances; Not metabolized by P450; Inhibit Topo II/IV
Gemifloxacin Factive X X X CAP/AECB Potent inhibitor of TOPO IV and GYRASE in vitro; in vivo Gyrase perferred
« FQs Structure Activity Relationships »
Position 2 should be unsubstituted
N-1 must have a small alkyl group attached (Methyl, Ethyl, Cyclopropyl)
N can replace C at position 8 without loss of activity (Nalidixic Acid)
Groups at C-5 and position 8 can affect photosensitivity side effects
Fluorine at C-6 increases activity
Substituents at C-7 often increase activity
Piperazine extends spectrum to include Ps. Aeruginosa
Type of substituent can affect selective toxicity
8. « Antifolate Agents »
Mechanism of Action Mechanism of Resistance
Coenzymes for biological processes Synthesis of thymidine and purines and AA
Specifically – sulfonamides are competitive inhibitors of dihydropteroate synthase
Resemblance to p-aminobenzoic acid (PABA)
Serve as inhibitor OR alternate substrates for DHPS
Replace PABA in the condensation reaction catalyzed by DHPS – the result is a
dihydropteroate derivative that cannot be further transformed to tetrahydrofolate
Inhibition of DHPS causes bacteriostasis
Selective Toxicity
It is a vitamin required in mammalian diets mammals do not synthesize folate
Bacteria cannot use folate from mammalian diet to replace depleted levels
Because bacteria have a de novo biosynthetic pathway for folate most have not
developed transport systems for importing folate from the environment.
Sulfonamides – major limitation to their use
Organism overproduces PABA (Mutational)
Acquired resistance from a plasmid-encoded DHPS that binds PABA normally
but has very low affinity for sulfonamides
Alterations that decreased permeability of the cell ↓Access (Mut Dev)
Co-trimoxazole – less frequent but still observed
Over 12 plasmid-borne genes expressing resistant DHFR variations are known
examples of a chromosomal DHFR with lowered trimethoprim affinity
Also find elevated DHPS and/or DHFR levels in some resistant bacteria (↑*Target+)
SAR / General Features
Sulfonamide NH is acidic Allowing it to tightly bind (pKa 5-10, useful at 6-7)
High pKa can cause crystallizein kidney (pH 6); Left Aniline NH2 is essential, R1=H
Sulfonamide Inhibition of Folic Acid Biosynthesis Inhibitors of Bacterial Cell Metabolism
Class Generic Name Brand Name PO IV G(+) G(–) Treatment Note
Prontosil
Sulfisoxazole Gantrisin X X X UTI Most Acidic pKa=5; R2=Dimethylisoxazole; Bitter; Acetyl=Hydro in GI; Pediazole
Sulfamethoxazole Gantanol X X X UTI pKa=6 Long T1/2~8hrs; Combine w/ TRIMETHOPRIM synergy Septra/Bactrim
Others No real Class or MoA
Generic Name Brand Name PO IV G(+) G(–) Treatment Side Effects Note
Phosphomycin Monurol X X UTI No X-Resist not SE Phosphonate; Bactericidal vs E.coil/E.faecium; Static vs others species; Salt
MoA Inhibits MurA (UDP-GlcNAc enoylpyruval transferase) – catalyzes 1st committed step in cell wall biosynthesis covalently binds to Cys115 in the MurA active site
MoR fosA=Mn2+dept metalloglutathione transferase & fosB =catalyzes cysteine and Mg2+-dept & fosX=Mg2+-dept fosfomycin-specific epoxide hydrolase
Mupirocin Bactroban Topical X Skin Infection Mimics Ile(Isoleucine) Binds to ATP binding site, Bacteriostatic; -cidal=low pH
MoA Inhibits Protein synthesis via Bacterial Isoleucine tRNA (IleRS) blocking MoR Low-level=Nontransferable due to chromosomal mutation; High=insens
Novobiocin Albamycin Topical X MRSA AminocoumarinWarfarin like could possibly replace it in future; Polyketide
MoA Inhibits DNA Gyrase (Different from FQ, greater affinity for it); Specifically inhibit ATP Hydrolysis in GyrB No energy required for inducing supercoiling
Metronidazole Flagyl X X X X Bacterial
Vaginosis
Urine Red/Brown,
Cancer, Select Tox
Tx: Paraistic infections Trichomoniasis and GI ; Access GI, Bactericidal,
Active against Obligate anaerobic bugs, Antiprotozoan
Tinidazole Tindamax X X X X
MoA Nitro Group goes 1e- reduction; PFOR reduces ferredoxin; DNA/Protein damage MoR Resist to plasmid-borne gene encodes Nitroductase Amino=inactive
Fosmidomycin Malaria In clinical Trials; Can be antibacterial; Phosphonate structure
MoA Inhibits Isoprenoid biosynthesis (Via DXR in non-mevalonate pathway AKA MEP synthase), prevent formation of Sterols, Ubiq, transporter, etc HMG-CoA pathway
9. « Anti-Tubercular Agents »
Tuberculosis Information Tuberculosis Resistance
Contagious airborne disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb); 1-3 cells
Typically affects lungs (Spread via human to human contacts (Seem on X-Ray)
Mtb=Latent TB (DormantNon-Replicating), Hard to treat
Complex outer membrane (a barrier that is denseWax-like)
Very slow growing (15-18hrs) Long Therapy; Longer for resistant cases
Reducing the spread of TB Direct Observe Therapy Short course (DOTS)
Multidrug Resistant Mtb (MDR-TB) = Resistant to BOTH Isoniazid and Rifampin
Add 2
nd
Line injectable AG or Tuberactinomycin, and FQ
Extensively Drug Resistant Mtb (XDR-TB) = Resistant to Isoniazid AND Rifampin
PLUS FQ AND at least an injectable 2
nd
Class Generic Name Brand Name PO IV G(+) G(–) Side Effects/Tx Note
1
st
Line Isoniazid Nydrazid X X Hepatotox (N-Ace) Static vs Resting Cidal vs Dividing; Very Selective(Host no target); Low Tox
MoA Targets the InhA in mycolic acid synthesisKatG Ox N-NRadical+NADH=AdductInhibits InhA MoRLoss of Permiability (↓access); Mutation in InhA (target alter)
1
st
Line
(Rifamycins
Derivative)
Rifampin Rifadin X X X Tx: TB and MRSA Active vs Dividing/Semidormant-sterile; Moisture sensitive-Hydrozone; CNS
Rifapentine Priftin X X GINausea;
Discoloration Body
Fluid (Orange/Pink)
Cyclopentyl Derivative; Less freq dosing All Rifamycins Strong P450
inducers; ↑Protease Inhibitor
Metabolism; Bactericidal
Rifabutin Mycobutin X X Tx: MAC; Less P450 actions; Prophylactic
Rifaximin Xifaxan X X Tx: Traveler Diarrhea; <1% orally absorbed
MoA Inhibits bacterial DNA-dependent RNA polymerase (β-Subunit)Blocks Elongation, prevent gene expression; ALLOSTERIC inhibitor; Chelates Zn/Mg; No effect on mam
1
st
Line
Ethambutol Myambutol X X Visual Acuity, Color Static vs Dividing; Synergistic w/ Rifampin; (+)Isomer potent; Fish tank/hand
MoA Inhibits Mtb formation of cell wall arabinan; Interfere w/ arabinose acceptor MoRResults from acquisition of genes of Emb proteins (Dev Mut)
Pyrazinamide Aldinamide X X Gout Good vs Dormant/Semidormant; Acidic Environment; FA Synthase1/activate
2
nd
Line
(AGs)
Streptomycin Streptomycin X X
Renal, Neural (Oto)
Toxicity
Bactericidal Kill TB outside of macrophages (Limited window of attack);
Resistance due to Phosphorylation (APH); No effect vs MAC
Kanamycin Kantrex X X X
Amikacin Amikin X X
2
nd
Line
Ethionamide Trecator SC X X X GI Upset / NV Less potent, well distributed; Req Oxidative Activation (KatG) ethA gene
Cycloserine Seromycin X X X CNS Toxicity MoA Block conversion of L-Ala to D-Ala (Inhibits Alanine Racemase); No X
Aminosalicyclic Acid PAS Parasal X X X GI Upset (Acid) MoAAntifolat; Competitive inhibitor of Mycobacterial DHPS; Spec; Static
Capreomycin Capastat X X X Renal, CNVIII Toxic Tuberactinomycin Abx; Highly basic, AG like SE (Oto); Resist=Lost of function
MoA Interferes w/ Initiation of tRNA(Fidelity) and Elongation16S rRNA by AG w/ contacts 23S rRNA MoRDrug Mod (Ace/Pho); Target Mod (rRNA OMT)
2
nd
Line (FQs)
Levofloxacin Levaquin X X X X Tx: Mycobacteria;
TB
S-isomer most active; 8-125x difference in potency; High CSF concentration
Moxifloxacin Avelox X X X X Bactericidal; Lower resistances; Not metabolized by P450; Inhibit Topo II/IV
Experimental
Agents
Nitroimidazopyran PA-824 Under
Development
Affects Lipid/Protein Synthesis; Block late state of mycolic acids; Cidal both
Diarylquinoline R207910 Long T1/2; Comb w/ INH, RIF, PZA; No X-resist; atpE geneProton Pumps
« Anti-Fungal Agents »
Amphotericin Mechanism of Action General Anti-Fungal information
Amphotericin B complexes with ergosterol in the fungal membranes to form pores
Permitting K+ and Mg2+ to escape Shuts down protein and DNA Synthesis
Ergosterol is unique to fungi (Selective Toxicity)
Ergosterol is similar enough to cholesterol structure that selectivity is not complete
Results in toxicity, especially in the kidney
Takes 8 AmpB molecule + 16 sterol to form HALF a poreneeds 2 HALVES for pore
Fungi are eukaryotic=more complex; harder to treat Abx has no effect on fungi
Share host features ie: Protein and Nucleic Acid synthesis (Drug blocks)
Ergosterol Synthesis Azoles, Allylamines, Morpholines
NA Synthesis/Functions 5-Fluorocytosine • Chitin Synthesis Nikkomycin
Spindle Distruption/Antimitosis Griseofulvin • Protein Synthesis Sordarins
Membrane Distruption Polyenes • Glucan Synthesis Echinochandins
10. AmphotericinsAgents Taken Systemically to Treat Systemic Mycoses (Fungal Infections) …Anti-Fungal Continues
Class Generic Name Brand Name PO IV Cidal Treatment Side Effects Note
Amphotericin B Fungizone X Yes Crytococcus Gattii Kidney Damage Gold Standard; Dose dependent; Shake n’ Bake; Amphoterrible
Lipid
Formulation
Lipid Complex Abelcet X Yes Not 1
st
line; Treat
Invasive fungal
infections
ABLC; Ribbon-like configuration; Decrease free drug = ↓ Toxicity
Colloidal Dispersion Amphocil X Yes ABCD; Disk-like (Cholesteryl Sulfate); ↑ incidence of Hypoxia/Chills
Liposomal Ambisome X Yes Tx: Crytococcus LAMB; True Liposome (Spherical); ↑Conc in plasma=long duration
Enchinocandins Affects the Exterior of Cells Cell Walls
Class Generic Name Brand Name PO IV Cidal Treatment Side Effects Note
Lipopeptide
Antifungals
Caspofungin Cancidas X Yes Invas.Aspergillosis Minimal Tx: Candida/Pneumocystis; Active vs Azole-Resist Strain; Acetylation
MoA Inhibits 1,3-β-Glycan Synthase = Block assembly of fungal cell wall MoR Rare; Subsitution in Fks1p Subunit of 1,3-β-Glycan Synthase ↓susceptibility
Micafungin Mycamine X Candidiasis Broad Spectrum; Prophylactic uses w/ AIDS pts; Active Azole-Resist
Anidulafungin Eraxis X Candidiasis Tx: esophageal/candidemia/peritonitis; Lipophilic; Terphenyl Tail
Flucytosine (5-FC) Ancobon X Usually in combo w/ Amphotericin B; Synthetic; Requires Activation
MoA Interferes w/ Fungal Protein/DNA Synthesis (5-FCF-FU + FdUMP (Phos) dUMP + TS = dTMP & FdUMP blocks TS); 5-FC FUMP 5-FU = No Protein
Azoles Anti-Fungals Mostly Triazoles or Imidazoles No Antibacterial Actions (Target Not Present) and Concentration Dependent at Site of Infection
Mechanism of Action Mechanism of Resistance
Overall= Disrupt Ergosterol SynthesisSpecifically=Inhibit Sterol C14a-demethylase
Disruption=Lack of ergosterol (Downstream) for membrane function and fluidity
Results in a build-up of C14-methylated sterols (Toxic=Ignosterol) that get into the
cell membrane and lead to faulty function and leakage of cell contents
Ianosterol Zymosterol via C-14 DeMEase via CYP51A1 (Oxidative) block by Azoles
Reduced intracellular accumulation of drugs, due to either decreased uptake or
increased efflux
Altered (Mut) sterol C-14 demethylase or other ergosterol biosynthetic enzymes
Amplification of genes encoding for target enzymes ↑Target Concentration
All been identified in isolates of Candida obtained from pts failing azole therapy
Class Generic Name Brand Name PO IV Cidal Treatment Side Effects Note
Imidazole Ketoconazole Nizoral X Terato, Steroid P450 Inhibitor=Steroid Imbalance; Toxic=N-deactylate; Best low pH
Triazole Fluconazole Diflucan X X Cryto Meningitis Better than Keto Tx: Oral/Esoph Candida & Pulmonary Cryto; Good Absorp/Dist+CSF
Dubbed 2
nd
Keto Itraconazole Sporanox X X Fungal Infection Better; Liver Fail 1
st
DOC; Case of liver failure and ↓Cardiac Contraction Force (Rare)
New Generation
Triazoles
Voriconazole Vfend X X Invas.Aspergillosis Visual/↑Liver Enz Outperformed AmpB in trials; 30% pts=Visual Disturbance (30min)
Posaconazole Noxafil X Broader Spectrum and Better activity than Itraconazole
Ravuconazole Phase 3 Trials Long T1/2 OD Dosing; Similar to Fluconazole but with Thiazole
Agents Taken Systemically to Treat Non-Systemic Mycoses (Fungal Infections)
Class Generic Name Brand Name PO IV Cidal Treatment Side Effects Note
Older Agents
Griseofulvin Fulvacin X No Hair/Nail Infection HA, Rash, GI Pain Fungistatic; Poor oral bioavailbility (Micronized increase it)
MoA Inhibits fungal mitosis by preventing separation of chromosomes Blocks normal microtubule functions (Selective Toxicity unclear)
Terbinafine Lamisil PO/Top Warts Liver Failure Allyl Amine; Concentrates in Stratum Corneum
MoA Inhibits Esgosterol Biosynthesis Targets Squalene-2,3-Epoxidase (Don’t make epoxide); Squalene (Epoxidase) Epoxide
Butenafine Mentax Topical Yes Dermatophytes Exerts Anti-Inflammatory in vivo; ↑Conc remains for prolong time
Thiocarbamates
Tolnaftate Tinactin Topical Ath. Foot/Jock Itch Allyl Amine; Inhibits squalene 2,3-epoxidase
Naftifine Naftin Topical Jock Itch/Ringworm Allyl Amine
New Agents
Amorolfine Loceryl Topical Dermatophytes In solution (Lacquer); water-insoluble; Penetrate=↑Conc; Slow Cl
MoA Two-Steps: Morpholine derivative that inhibits fungal sterol ∆14 reductase and sterol ∆7-8 isomerase (Zymosterol [Inh]Intermed.[Inh]Ergosterol)
END OF MODULE 6