TXA-709 –  New Kid on the Block

When searching for FtsZ inhibitors on PubMed, there are 187 hits. When narrowing down the search looking for clinical trials only, there are none. Taxis Pharmaceuticals obtained QIDP status for its candidate drug TXA-709 in late 2016 and it is still in preclinical testing. The drug’s target, bacterial replication machinery Continue reading TXA-709 –  New Kid on the Block

Mister S. Goes To Washington

Let’s just assume that Mr. Martin Shkrely had provided full testimony at the Congressional hearing, this is what it might have said: Read my lips: NO MORE REBATES !

MRSA Fluoroquinolones – An Interesting Bunch Playing a High-Stakes Game

Fluoroquinolones (FQ) of the ofloxacin/ciprofloxacin generation were mainly active against Gram-negative bacteria, distinguishing themselves as cidal IV/PO drugs with high potency against most lactose- and non-lactose fermenters.  They were excellent against problem pathogens like P. aeruginosa, had excellent efficacy against Salmonellae, the Gonococcus and other Neisseriae, and you could count on them for Continue reading MRSA Fluoroquinolones – An Interesting Bunch Playing a High-Stakes Game