Anti bacterial compounds
The invention relates to novel paranmycin compounds that have activity against gram positive and gram negative bacteria, preferably bacteria that are resistant to other antibiotics. Paranmycins are of the general formula
1. An antibacterial compound comprising a compound having Formula 1
wherein
R1 and R2 are both H
R3 is selected from the group consisting of
And R4 is either H or
2. A compound selected from the group consisting of
3. A method of treating a bacterial infection in a mammal comprising administering to said mammal an antibacterial effective amount of a compound according to claim 1 .
4. A method of treating a bacterial infection in a mammal comprising administering to said mammal an antibacterial effective amount of a compound according to claim 2 .
5. An antibacterial compound comprising a compound having Formula 1
wherein
R1 and R2 are both OH
R3 is selected from the group consisting of
and R4 is
6. A method of treating a bacterial infection in a mammal comprising administering to said mammal an antibacterial effective amount of a compound according to claim 5 .