Inhibition Of Histidine Kinase Signal Sensing: A Novel Paradigm For Antimicrobial Development
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$464,144.00
Summary
Staphylococcus aureus (Golden staph) has been termed a superbug because of its remarkable ability to acquire resistance to virtually all antibiotics. Until recently, Golden Staph infections were almost always acquired in hospitals, but the increasing incidence of community-acquired S. aureus infections has rendered it a major public health threat in Australia. The aim of this research is to develop antimicrobial agents to combat antibiotic-resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus.