Ceforanide is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic with bactericidal activity. Ceforanide causes inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis by inactivating penicillin binding proteins (PBPs) thereby interfering with the final transpeptidation step required for cross-linking of peptidoglycan units which are a component of the cell wall.

Monocaprylin is a monoglyceride of caprylic acid with an excellent?antibacterial?activity. Monocaprylin inhibits a variety of foodborne pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms and has the potential for an alternative food preservative research.

WCK-4234 sodium is an inhibitor of β-lactamase can be used in studies targeting MDR infections. WCK-4234 sodium inhibits class A, C, and D β-lactamases and OXA carbapenemases.