Drugs Fut 2021, 46(2): 129

ISSN 0377-8282

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CCC: 0377-8282

DOI: 10.1358/dof.2021.46.2.3176879

TNP-2092. RNA polymerase (bacterial) inhibitor, DNA gyrase (bacterial) inhibitor, DNA topoisomerase IV (bacterial) inhibitor, Treatment of medical device-associated bacterial biofilm infections

Takare, R., Dasgupta, A., Chopra, S.

The unrelenting rise of drug-resistant infections including those caused by biofilm-forming bacterial pathogens negatively impacts morbidity and mortality worldwide and demands the urgent discovery and development of novel therapeutics. In this context, TNP-2092 is a multitargeting drug conjugate that is designed to exert antibacterial activity by inhibiting 3 essential bacterial targets, such as RNA polymerase, DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, and consists of rifampicin and a quinolizinone-derived pharmacophore (ABT-719). The hybrid demonstrated more potent activity compared with both parent drugs individually and has a low propensity for resistance development since it targets 3 essential bacterial enzymes. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted fast track and orphan drug designations to TNP-2092 powder for intravenous injection for the treatment of prosthetic joint infections. TNP-2092 has also received a qualified infectious disease product designation in the U.S.

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TenNor Therapeutics is a clinical-stage company specialized in the discovery and development of differentiated new drug products in diseases associated with bacterial infection and metabolism. TenNor possesses a unique multi-targeting drug conjugate technology platform and a strong new drug development pipeline with global IP protection. Several products are currently in late stage of clinical development, targeting H. pylori infection, implanted medical device infections, hepatic encephalopathy and irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea. The company is committed to address the unmet needs in the disease area and provide safe and effective therapies for patients in China and around the world.

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