title: Hybrid molecules between benzenesulfonamides and active antimicrobial benzo[d]isothiazol-3-ones.
abstract: Novel hybrid molecules between benzenesulfonamides and active antimicrobial 2-amino-benzo[d]isothiazol-3-ones were synthesized and characterised and their in vitro antimicrobial activity was evaluated by the minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC). The compounds exhibit moderate antibacterial properties against gram-positive bacteria (MIC 6-100 microg ml(-1)) such as several bacilli, staphylococci and streptococci, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis strains, while no inhibition of gram-negative Escherichia coli is detected up to the concentration of 100 microg ml(-1). Synergistic inhibitory activity occurs when sulfanilamides 4a and 4c are tested in combination with trimethoprim against S. aureus. Concerning antifungal properties, only compound 4c is able to inhibit the growth of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Cryptococcus neoformans yeasts and several dermatophytes. Structure-activity relationships are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Dipartimento Farmaceutico, Università degli Studi di Parma, Viale G.P. Usberti 27/A, 43100 Parma, Italy. franca.zani@unipr.it
authors.forename: Franca
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Zani
authors.forename: Matteo
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Incerti
authors.forename: Rocco
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ferretti
authors.forename: Paola
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Vicini
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology; D001407:Bacillus / Q000187:drug effects; D003455:Cryptococcus neoformans / Q000187:drug effects; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D015394:Molecular Structure; D012441:Saccharomyces cerevisiae / Q000187:drug effects; D013210:Staphylococcus / Q000187:drug effects; D013237:Stereoisomerism; D013329:Structure-Activity Relationship; D013449:Sulfonamides / Q000737:chemistry*; D013844:Thiazoles / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology; D000096926:Benzenesulfonamides
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D013449:Sulfonamides; D013844:Thiazoles; D000096926:Benzenesulfonamides; C474693:2-amino-benzo(d)isothiazol-3-one