Balsacone C, a New Antibiotic Targeting Bacterial Cell Membranes, Inhibits Clinical Isolates of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Without Inducing Resistance

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New options are urgently needed for the treatment of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections. Balsacone C is a new dihydrochalcone extracted from Populus balsamifera that has been reported previously as being active against Staphylococcus aureus. Here, we evaluate the antibacterial activity of balsacone C against MRSA. Thirty-five (35) MRSA isolates were obtained from hospitalized patients;...

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