# Development of Membrane-Targeting Fluorescent 2-Phenyl-1<i>H</i>-phenanthro[9,10-<i>d</i>]imidazole-Antimicrobial Peptide Mimic Conjugates against Methicillin-Resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>

*PRI Rank #3 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #3 |
| 18m citations | 38 |
| Journal | Journal of Medicinal Chemistry |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.4c00436 |
| Corresponding authors | Ruige Yang, Shangshang Qin, Yong Guo |
| Institution | University of South China, China |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/antimicrobial-resistance-in-staphylococcus/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1021/acs.jmedchem.4c00436](https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jmedchem.4c00436)

## Topics

2-phenyl-1H-phenanthro[9,10-d]imidazole · antimicrobial peptide mimics · methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus · MRSA · amphiphilic conjugates · compound III13 · membrane selectivity · rapid bactericidal efficacy · bacterial resistance · phosphatidylglycerol targeting · membrane disruption · intracellular ROS · protein leakage · DNA leakage · fluorescence properties · dynamic monitoring · vancomycin comparison · in vivo efficacy · Gram-positive bacteria · membrane-targeting antimicrobials

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