The structure-activity relationships of the amphiphilic xanthones against mycobacteria are explored.
Amphiphilic xanthones are active against Mycobacterium tuberculosis and no cross-resistance to 1st line anti-mycobacterial agents.
Anti-mycobacterial action of the amphiphilic xanthones involves inner membrane disruption and ATP depletion.
In vitro and In vivo pharmacokinetics of the amphiphilic xanthone derivatives is explored.