Representative 1H NMR (CD3OD, 500 MHz) spectrum confirming the structure of Aurodox. Representative 13C NMR (CD3OD, 125 MHz) spectrum supporting structural assignment of Aurodox.
Source Organism
Streptomyces sp.
Summary
Aurodox is a type III secretion system inhibitor with anti-virulence activity against Gram-negative pathogens.
Details
Aurodox is a linear polyketide natural product produced by Streptomyces goldiniensis and structurally related to kirromycin. It inhibits bacterial type III secretion systems (T3SS) in Gram-negative pathogens including EHEC, Salmonella, and Yersinia, while also targeting elongation factor EF-Tu. By suppressing virulence rather than bacterial growth, aurodox represents a promising anti-virulence strategy for antimicrobial resistance research.