TB Research

The Benzimidazole SPR719 Shows Promising Concentration-Dependent Activity and Synergy against Nontuberculous Mycobacteria

Lian J. Pennings, Mike Marvin Ruth, Heiman Wertheim, Jakko van Ingen

Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy · 2021-01

Abstract

The parent drug SPR720 could have a role especially in MAC pulmonary disease treatment. Further studies in dynamic models and trials are ongoing to advance clinical development.

MeSH terms

  • Nontuberculous mycobacteria
  • Benzimidazole
  • Mycobacterium avium complex
  • Medicine
  • Pulmonary disease
  • Pharmacology
  • Microbiology
  • Mycobacterium
  • Tuberculosis
  • Intensive care medicine