Potentiation of β-lactam antibiotics and β-lactam/β-lactamase inhibitor combinations against MDR and XDR Pseudomonas aeruginosa using non-ribosomal tobramycin–cyclam conjugates

Objectives To develop a multifunctional adjuvant molecule that can rescue β-lactam antibiotics and β-lactam/β-lactamase inhibitor combinations from resistance in carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa clinical isolates. Methods Preparation of adjuvant was guided by structure–activity relationships, following standard protocols. Susceptibility and chequerboard studies were assessed using serial 2-fold dilution assays. Toxicity was evaluated...