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Synonyms: forazemin | FP530
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: BB-83698 is an orally bioavailable antibacterial that inhibits peptide deformylase (PDF), a bacterial enzyme essential for protein maturation [3].
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Summary of Clinical Use ![]() |
| BB-83698 was initially developed for treatment of respiratory tract infections but is being advanced by Flightpath Biosciences as a clinical candidate for the treatment for Lyme disease, advanced periodontal disease, and bacterial vaginosis. Results from a Phase 1 clinical trial to study the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics in healthy volunteers have been published [2]. |