Structural and biological studies on bacterial nitric oxide synthase inhibitors.

ABSTRACT: Nitric oxide (NO) produced by bacterial NOS functions as a cytoprotective agent against oxidative stress in Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus anthracis, and Bacillus subtilis. The screening of several NOS-selective inhibitors uncovered two inhibitors with potential antimicrobial properties. These two compounds impede the growth of B. subtilis under oxidative stress, and crystal structures show that each compound exhibits a unique binding mode. Both compounds serve as excellent leads for the future development of antimicrobials against bacterial NOS-containing bacteria.

SUBMITTER: Holden JK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3831449 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature