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New Antibiotics
Why in news?
- New antibiotic has been identified to target a drug-resistant bacterium.
Key Points:
- New Class of Antibiotics: Researchers have discovered a new type of antibiotics that could potentially combat a drug-resistant bacterium called Acinetobacter baumannii.
- Zosurabalpin: A specific antibiotic called zosurabalpin was found to be effective against carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) strains, which are known to cause pneumonia and sepsis.
- Mouse Model Testing: The effectiveness of zosurabalpin was tested in mouse models, where it successfully treated CRAB-induced pneumonia and sepsis.
- Antibiotic Resistance: Acinetobacter baumannii strains that are resistant to antibiotics are challenging to treat in medical settings.
- Tethered Macrocyclic Peptide (MCP): It is a specific type of compound that selectively kills Acinetobacter baumannii.
