Mechanism of Action of the Des-F(6) Quinolone BMS-284756 Measured by Supercoiling Inhibition and Cleavable Complex Assays

Abstract
BMS-284756 (T-3811ME), a novel des-F(6) quinolone, was tested in the supercoiling inhibition and cleavable complex assays against Escherichia coli DNA gyrase, a target of quinolones. The results suggest that BMS-284756 has the same mechanism of action against DNA gyrase as other quinolones and a similar level of potency.