(RXR)4XB TFA is a cell-penetrating peptide that binds phosphorodiamidate morpholino oligomers (PMOs), forming peptide-conjugated PMOs (PPMOs), and enhances the delivery of PMO into bacterial cells. The (RXR)4XB TFA-PMO conjugate is effective in preventing biofilm formation, inhibiting *Pseudomonas aeruginosa* with an MIC50 of 0.5 to 16 μM, and reducing bacterial burden in mouse acute pneumonia models.
- Forms peptide-conjugated PMOs (PPMOs)
- Enhances delivery of PMO into bacterial cells
- Prevents biofilm formation
- Inhibits *Pseudomonas aeruginosa*
- Reduces bacterial burden in mouse acute pneumonia models