CAS 304-06-3: 2-Hydroxy[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxylic acid

2-Hydroxy-[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-carboxylic acid (2HBC) is a monomer that belongs to the group of ester compounds. It has been shown to inhibit the growth of trichophyton mentagrophytes and other fungi by forming hydrogen bonds with the enzyme activities in the cell wall. 2HBC also inhibits microbial growth by binding to enzymes such as phospholipase A2, cyclooxygenase, and lipoxygenase, which are involved in inflammatory processes. This drug also inhibits bacterial growth by binding to the ribosome, preventing protein synthesis and leading to cell death. The inhibition of microbial growth is not limited to bacteria; it also occurs in fungi and protozoa. 2HBC has been shown to be active against both extracellular and intracellular microbial infections.