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Discovery and development of new-generation polymyxins against Gram-negative 'superbugs'

This project aims to employ novel approaches to discover new-generation polymyxin antibiotics targeting the deadly Gram-negative ‘superbugs’. Novel lead molecules have been licensed to Qpex Biopharma (US) for IND-enabling evaluations with a Phase-I study aimed at 2020.

Lead organisation(s):

Monash University and I (Jian Li, Professor, PhD) am the principal investigator. My project is currently funded by the American National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Project type:
Research
Status:
In progress
Timeframe:
This program originally started in 2009 and will continue for at least another 4 years.
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Monash Qpex polymyxin articles

Learn more at US biopharmaceutical company licenses Monash University 'superbug' drug discovery.

 

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