Chalcone inhibitors of the NorA efflux pump in Staphylococcus aureus whole cells and enriched everted membrane vesicles

Jes Gitz Holler*, Hans Christian Slotved, Per Molgaard, Carl Erik Olsen, Soren Brogger Christensen

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Abstract

A library of 117 chalcones was screened for efflux pump inhibitory (EPI) activity against NorA mediated ethidium bromide efflux. Five of the chalcones (5-7, 9, and 10) were active and two chalcones (9 and 10) were equipotent to reserpine with IC 50-values of 9.0 and 7.7 μM, respectively. Twenty chalcones were subsequently proved to be inhibitors of the NorA efflux pump in everted membrane vesicles. Compounds 5, 7, and 9 synergistically increased the effect of ciprofloxacin on Staphylococcus aureus. Our results suggest that chalcones might be developed into drugs for overcoming multidrug resistance based on efflux transporters of microorganisms.

OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftBioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry
Vol/bind20
Udgave nummer14
Sider (fra-til)4514-4521
Antal sider8
ISSN0968-0896
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 15 jul. 2012
Udgivet eksterntJa

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