QZN 34

QZN 34 is a small molecule pseudomonas aeruginosa PQS quorum-sensing system (PqsR) inhibitor with IC50 of 15 uM, kills planktonic Gram-positives (S. aureus, MIC 6.25 uM) but not Gram-negatives.QZN 34 prevented S. aureus biofilm formation, severely damaged established S. aureus biofilms, and perturbed P. aeruginosa biofilm development.QZN 34 killed planktonic Gram-positive pathogens including S. aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus pyogenes, and Clostridioides difficile but not Gram-negative bacteria such as P. aeruginosa and Escherichia. coli.QZN 34 eradicated the mixed-species biofilm against mixed S. aureus and P. aeruginosa biofilms when combined with aminoglycoside.

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