Abstract
The
oxazolidinones are promising agents for the treatment of infections
caused by gram-positive bacteria, including multidrug-resistant strains.
In ongoing studies we have discovered that a strategically placed
chiral center of appropriate absolute configuration improves the
antibacterial activity of indolinyl oxazolidinone analogues
(gram-positive MIC's<0.5 μg/mL for the most potent congeners). The
design, synthesis, antibacterial activity and pharmacokinetic profile of
a selected series of α-methylated indoline derivatives and a related
set of tetrahydroquinolyl and dihydrobenzoxazinyl analogues are
discussed.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 4235-4239 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry Letters |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue number | 23 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2003 |