Abstract:
The present invention relates to broad spectrum β-lactamase inhibitors; more particularly, inhibitors of Class B metallo (MBL) and Class D (OXA) β-lactamases. A method of treating a bacterial infection is provided, wherein the method comprises administering to a mammalian patient in need of such treatment a compound of formula (I) wherein R 1 is selected from (II), and (III); R 2 is selected from (IV), and (V); with the proviso that: if R 1 is (VI), then R 2 is selected from (VII), or (VIII); if R 1 is (IX), then R 2 is (X) or (XI); if R 1 is (XII), or (XIII) then R 2 is (XIV); and if R1 is (XV), then R 2 is (XVI); in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable β-lactam antibiotic in an amount which is effective for treating the bacterial infection.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to cephalosporin derivatives having β- lactamase inhibitory activity. The compounds are useful in preventing or treating bacterial resistance to an antibiotic, e.g. a β-lactam antibiotic. Disclosed herein are compounds that are inhibitors of class B metallo-β-lactamases, as well as class A, C, and D serine β-lactamases. In some preferred embodiments, the compounds are 3'- thiobenzoate derivatives of a cephalosporin. Pharmaceutical compositions, methods, uses, kits and commercial packages comprising the compounds are also disclosed.