Multi-valent polymer of vancomycin: Enhanced antibacterial activity against VRE

Hirokazu Arimoto, Kazuya Nishimura, Tomoya Kinumi, Ichiro Hayakawa, Daisuke Uemura

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Abstract

A multivalent polymer of vancomycin, synthesized via ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP), exhibited significant enhancement of antibacterial activity against vancomycin-resistant enterococi (VRE).

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1361-1362
Number of pages2
JournalChemical Communications
Issue number15
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1999 Aug 7
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • Chemistry(all)
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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