Inhibition and treatment of bacterial infections by sex-specific GPER targeting

摘要

The present invention is directed to the use of compounds which are modulators of the G protein-Coupled Estrogen Receptor (GPER) for the inhibition —and/or treatment of Bacterial infections, especially including metMctHin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment of bacterial pathogens, including MRSA are also described.