2 research outputs found
Honokiol-Inspired Analogs as Inhibitors of Oral Bacteria
The oral microbiome
is a complex ecological niche where both commensal
and pathogenic bacteria coexist. Previous reports have cited that
the plant isolate honokiol is a potent inhibitor of <i>S. mutans</i> biofilms. Herein we report a cross-coupling method that provides
access to a concise library of honokiol-inspired analogs. Through
this work we determined that the inhibitory activity of honokiol is
highly dependent on the growth conditions. Further, we identify a
series of analogs that display significant potency against oral bacteria
leading to the discovery of a potent antimicrobial
Diverted Total Synthesis of Carolacton-Inspired Analogs Yields Three Distinct Phenotypes in <i>Streptococcus mutans</i> Biofilms
The
oral microbiome is a dynamic environment inhabited by both commensals
and pathogens. Among these is Streptococcus mutans, the causative agent of dental caries, the most prevalent childhood
disease. Carolacton has remarkably specific activity against S. mutans, causing acid-mediated cell death during
biofilm formation; however, its complex structure limits its utility.
Herein, we report the diverted total synthesis and biological evaluation
of a rationally designed library of simplified analogs that unveiled
three unique biofilm phenotypes further validating the role of natural
product synthesis in the discovery of new biological phenomena