Enhancement of antimicrobial activity by synthetic ion channel synergy

Chem Commun (Camb). 2010 Nov 21;46(43):8166-7. doi: 10.1039/c0cc03138k. Epub 2010 Oct 8.

Abstract

Hydraphile synthetic ion channels were found to enhance the cytotoxicity to E. coli and B. subtilis of erythromycin, kanamycin, rifampicin, and tetracycline when co-administered with the antibiotic at sublethal concentrations of channel.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / chemistry*
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
  • Bacillus subtilis / drug effects
  • Erythromycin / chemistry
  • Erythromycin / pharmacology
  • Escherichia coli / drug effects
  • Ion Channels / metabolism*
  • Kanamycin / chemistry
  • Kanamycin / pharmacology
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Rifampin / chemistry
  • Rifampin / pharmacology
  • Tetracycline / chemistry
  • Tetracycline / pharmacology

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Ion Channels
  • Kanamycin
  • Erythromycin
  • Tetracycline
  • Rifampin