SMALL MOLECULE COMPOUNDS AS BROAD-SPECTRUM INHIBITORS OF METALLO-BETA-LACTAMASES

摘要

The present invention concerns methods and/or compositions for treatment and/or prevention of bacterial infection wherein the bacteria has at least one metallo-β-lactamase. The bacteria are provided with an inhibitor of the metallo-β-lactamase, for example in conjunction with an antibiotic that targets the bacteria. The bacteria may be a drug-resistant strain or susceptible to becoming a drug-resistant strain. In specific embodiments, the bacteria is Pseudomonas or Acinetobacter spp.