Synonyms: compound 8 [PMID: 30803745]
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: TBAJ-587, an analogue of bedaquiline, was discovered at the University of Auckland following a lead optimization programme to identify novel members of the diarylquinolines class of antibacterial compounds [2]. TBAJ-587 has a more favourable ADME profile, lower risk of QT prolongation, and more potent antimycobacterial activity than bedaquiline [2].
See also our entry for TBAJ-876 that was identified in the same study. |
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Summary of Clinical Use ![]() |
TBAJ-587 is under clinical development as an oral treatment for TB. A Phase 1 study, to evaluate safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics in healthy adults (NCT04890535), has been completed (last update May 2023). |
Mechanism Of Action and Pharmacodynamic Effects ![]() |
Functionally, TBAJ-587 inhibits mycobacterial ATP synthase [1]. |
Clinical Trials | |||||
Clinical Trial ID | Title | Type | Source | Comment | References |
NCT04890535 | Evaluation of the Safety, Tolerability, PK of TBAJ-587 in Healthy Adults | Phase 1 Interventional | Global Alliance for TB Drug Development |