Synonyms: DB-289 | DB289
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Pafuramidine (DB-289) is a prodrug which generates the active moiety DB-75 which exhibits antiprotozoal and antifungal activities [1]. It is a pentamidine-related dicationic molecule. Mechanistically, the drug binds to the minor groove of DNA. It has activity against parasites and also Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
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