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ReviewFuture medicinal chemistry2025

Exploring norfloxacin analogs in combating antimicrobial resistance: design, mechanistic insights and structure activity relationship.

Aanchal Khanna, Karanvir Singh, Jyoti, Nitish Kumar, Harmandeep Kaur, Rakshit Badhwar, Jagtar Singh, Preet Mohinder Singh Bedi

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Review in Future medicinal chemistry, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Aanchal KhannaDepartment of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, India.
Karanvir SinghDepartment of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, India.ORCID 0000-0001-7474-7068
JyotiDepartment of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, India.
Nitish KumarDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Sri Sai College of Pharmacy, Pathankot, Punjab, India.
Harmandeep KaurDepartment of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, India.
Rakshit BadhwarDepartment of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, India.
Jagtar SinghDepartment of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, India.
Preet Mohinder Singh BediDepartment of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, India.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Norfloxacin (NF), a fluoroquinolone (FN) antibiotic, has garnered significant attention for its broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, particularly against gram-negative bacteria. This review article explores the structural modifications and derivatives of NF that enhance its efficacy and broaden its antimicrobial spectrum. We systematically analyze various chemical modifications, including substitutions at the 7 and 8 positions of the quinolone core, and their impact on antibacterial potency, pharmacokinetics, and resistance profiles. Additionally, we discuss the mechanisms of action of NF derivatives, their effectiveness against resistant strains, and the potential for synergistic combinations with other antimicrobial agents. The review highlights promising candidates from recent studies, emphasizing the need for continued research into NF derivatives as potential therapeutic options in the fight against multidrug-resistant infections. Ultimately, this article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the advancements in NF derivatives, contributing to the development of novel antimicrobial strategies.

Indexed as

Anti-Bacterial AgentsDrug DesignGram-Negative BacteriaNorfloxacinDrug Resistance, BacterialDrug Resistance, Multiple, BacterialHumansMicrobial Sensitivity TestsMolecular StructureStructure-Activity RelationshipAnti-Bacterial AgentsNorfloxacinAntimicrobial resistanceDNA gyrasedocking studiesfluoroquinolonesnorfloxacinstructure activity relationshiptopoisomerase IV

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PMID40685877
PMCPMC12506755

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