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A Novel Mechanism of Action Natural Product for Treatment of Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea

Award Number: R43AI174490
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ALLERGY & INFECTIOUS DISEASES
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 04/18/2024
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 09/30/2026

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A Novel Mechanism of Action Natural Product for Treatment of Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea - Project Summary/Abstract: This project seeks to develop a new class of antibiotics against Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG). NG is considered to be of the highest threat level by the CDC due to its propensity to rapidly develop drug resistance. CFD Research has discovered a novel natural product (NP) with potent NG activity, which we seek to develop here. Aim 1 will build on our established medicinal chemistry program to diversify and optimize the NP’s scaffold for improved potency, cytotoxicity and drug-like properties. Aim 2 will test the in vivo efficacy of the best analogues from Aim 1 in an established mouse model of NG infection. During Phase II, these data will drive further medicinal chemistry design and synthesis of a lead series. Mechanism of action will be elucidated. Followed by in vivo toxicity, and pharmacokinetics to produce an optimized lead compound for further preclinical development as a novel NG antibiotic.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2026 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2026	2025	CFD RESEARCH CORPORATION	6820 MOQUIN DR NW	HUNTSVILLE	AL	35806	MADISON	USA	Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research	000	2	2/9/2026	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = $289,050 )
2025	2025	CFD RESEARCH CORPORATION	6820 MOQUIN DR NW	HUNTSVILLE	AL	35806	MADISON	USA	Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research	000	2	4/28/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$289,050
														Subtotal = $289,050

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $291,697 )
2024	2024	CFD RESEARCH CORPORATION	6820 MOQUIN DR NW	HUNTSVILLE	AL	35806	MADISON	USA	Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research	000	1	4/18/2024	NEW	$291,697
														Subtotal = $291,697

Grand Total All Awards = $580,747

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A Novel Mechanism of Action Natural Product for Treatment of Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea

Award Number: R43AI174490

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ALLERGY & INFECTIOUS DISEASES

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 04/18/2024

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 09/30/2026

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