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Research into antibiotics against gram-negative bacteria: The way ahead for neglected diseases

Content Editor: Dr. Swathi Shenoy

April 3, 2024 at 2:00:00 PM

Neglected tropical diseases, Research, Antimicrobial resistance

Content Editor: Dr. Swathi Shenoy

  • Recently, an agreement was signed for sanctioning a grant of 75 lakhs towards an innovative project.

  • The agreement was signed between the following:

1.  Technology Development Board (TDB)

2.  M/s Peptris Technologies Pvt Ltd

3.  The Foundation for Neglected Disease Research

  • The project titled “ANAGRANINF- Development of a Novel Class of Antibiotics Against Gram-Negative Bacterial-Infections” aims to develop a novel antibiotic that will help against gram-negative pathogens.

  • The project aims to produce a compound that will also align with the criteria for tackling AMR infections.

  • Currently, a molecule named, “MMV1578564” has shown promising effects, and the foundation aims to strengthen its research on this molecule.

  • This collaborative effort aims to combat the problem of antimicrobial resistance.

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