PAACT—Precision access to antibiotic compounds and targets
The PAACT project (short for: Precision Access to Antibiotic Compounds and Targets) serves as a hub within the DZIF for the discovery and characterisation of new antibacterial agents and lead structures. In the context of the project, the development pipeline of antibiotic candidates is continuously fed with new candidates. PAACT synergises the complementary expertise and technological know-how of members at different DZIF partner sites in the DZIF research area "Novel Antibiotics". Innovative technologies are developed and applied in close collaboration within a joint “Discovery Engine”. Active compounds discovered within PAACT and others that enter PAACT from external sources are continuously profiled, evaluated and prioritised for further development as new antibacterial drug candidates.
