Inhibition of the nonmevalonate pathway (NMP) of isoprene biosynthesis has been

Inhibition of the nonmevalonate pathway (NMP) of isoprene biosynthesis has been examined as a source of new antibiotics with novel mechanisms of action. an IC50 of 1 1.07 μM against Mtb Dxr. The pivaloyl ester of 22 compound 26 has an MIC of 9.4 μg/mL representing a significant improvement in antitubercular potency in this class… Continue reading Inhibition of the nonmevalonate pathway (NMP) of isoprene biosynthesis has been