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Scientific Snapshot Information: DK-0249-01<br />

§� TB is a contagious airborne disease caused by infection of<br />

the lungs with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb). In<br />

Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR TB) the bacteria can<br />

no longer be killed by at least the two best antibiotics,<br />

isoniazid (INH) and rifampin (RIF) taken for six months to two<br />

years.<br />

§� Mechanism of Action:<br />

DK-0249 is synonymous for five synthetically-produced<br />

small peptides which act via direct anti-mycobacterial<br />

killing. They are currently in the final candidate selection<br />

phase.<br />

§� Key data (in vitro efficacy data):<br />

Dose-responsive inhibition of growth of the best<br />

characterized strain of TB by various MPC candidates:<br />

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