Compositions and methods are disclosed that relate to aminoglycoside-linker-peptide (P-L-A) conjugates having unexpectedly advantageous dual-function bactericidal properties. Encompassed compounds are shown to be capable of energy independent bacterial plasma membrane disruption and to exhibit potent toxicity to bacteria including antibiotic-resistant bacteria. These and related embodiments will find uses for treating bacterial infections including overcoming antibiotic resistance.
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氨基糖苷-连接肽(P-L-A)共轭物相关的具有意外优势双重杀菌性能的组合物和方法。所涵盖的化合物被证明能够独立于能量的细菌质膜破坏,并对包括抗生素耐药细菌在内的细菌表现出强大的毒性。这些及相关实施例将用于治疗细菌感染,包括克服抗生素耐药性。