Lipo-glycopeptide cleavable derivatives and uses thereof

Abstract

The present invention provides certain lipo-glycopeptide cleavable derivatives and methods for using the same for the treatment of bacterial infections, for example, pulmonary bacterial infections. The LGPC derivatives include a cleavable moiety that in certain embodiments, is designed to allow for cellular uptake and/or a more rapid clearance of the glycopeptide metabolite (i.e., the cleaved glycopeptide) from the site of administration (e.g., the lung) as compared to the uncleaved LGPC. The bacterial infection can comprise intracellular bacteria, planktonic bacteria, bacteria present in a biofilm, or a combination thereof.

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