SciTrends
SciTrends is a cutting-edge platform dedicated to keeping professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts abreast of the latest developments in the scientific realm. Focused on biological, chemical, physical, life sciences, engineering, and technology, Sci-Trends serves as a centralized hub for accessing timely and relevant information from diverse scientific disciplines.
-
A novel antibiotic class targeting the lipopolysaccharide transporter
Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) poses a global health threat, lacking effective treatments for over 50 years. Investigators have studied and introduces tethered macrocyclic peptide (MCP) antibiotics, specifically zosurabalpin (RG6006), demonstrating potent antibacterial activity against CRAB. The MCPs inhibit the LptB2FGC…