Researchers at Washington University develop GmPcides, a novel antibiotic class that effectively treats drug-resistant staph infections in mice.

Researchers from Washington University School of Medicine developed a new compound, GmPcides, that effectively treats bacterial infections in mice, including rare, deadly "flesh-eating" illnesses. This novel antibiotic class targets gram-positive bacteria causing drug-resistant staph infections, toxic shock syndrome, and other severe illnesses. GmPcides have shown promise in laboratory experiments and treating necrotizing soft-tissue infections in mice, with a significant effect on bacterial cell membranes and reduced likelihood of drug resistance.

August 02, 2024
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