Antisense Technology
New findings from Merck & Co, Inc. describe advances in antisense technology
Published in Drug Law Weekly, February 6th, 2007
Research findings, "Isolation, structure, and absolute stereochemistry of platensimycin, a broad spectrum antibiotic discovered using an antisense differential sensitivity strategy," are discussed in a new report. According to a study from the United States, "Fatty acids are essential for survival of bacteria and are synthesized by a series of enzymes including the elongation enzymes, beta-ketoacyl acyl carrier protein synthase I/II (FabF/B). Inhibition of fatty acid synthesis is one of the new targets for the discovery and development of antibacterial agents."
"Platensimycin (1a) is a novel broad spectrum Gram-positive antibiotic produced by Streptomyces platensis. It...
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Source: Drug Law Weekly (2007-02-06)
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