A Structurally Characterized Staphylococcus aureus Evolutionary Escape Route from Treatment with the Antibiotic Linezolid

Abstract

Antibiotic resistance poses a critical problem to human health and decreases the utility of these lifesaving drugs. Of particular concern is the “superbug” methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), for which treatment of infection requires the use of last-line antibiotics, including linezolid.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Aug 31, 2022
Source ID
10.1128/spectrum.00583-22

Entities

People

  • Alexander Wright
  • Christopher James Stubenrauch
  • David W Lupton
  • Kher-shing Tan
  • Laura Perlaza-jiménez
  • Matthew Belousoff
  • Rachel M. Johnson
  • Rebecca S. Bamert
  • Sarah J. Piper
  • Trevor Lithgow

Organizations

  • Australian Research Council
  • Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs
  • Monash University
  • Monash University Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • National Health and Medical Research Council

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  • Military/Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technology
  • Oncology