Abstract
Bisphosphonates conjugated to fluoroquinolone antibacterials through an intermediate carbon had better activity than conjugates lacking the carbon. Virtually all molar-based activity of these esterified bisphosphonate derivatives was identical to that of its parent. De-esterified free-acid forms retained good activity against most Gram-negative bacteria, but not against Gram-positives. A free-acid derivative remained bound to washed bone and completely inhibited Staphylococcus aureus growth. The more potent parent, ciprofloxacin, failed to bind significantly, and bacterial growth occurred.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 2338-2341 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Medicinal Chemistry |
Volume | 45 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 23 2002 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Molecular Medicine
- Drug Discovery