D-Arabinose also known as (+/-)-arabinose or aloe sugar belongs to the class of organic compounds known as pentoses. D-Arabinose has been primarily detected in feces.

Fmoc-N-Me-Ala-OH, an N-Fmoc-N-methyl amino acid, is available for the peptide-coupling reaction.

Boeravinone B, a novel efflux pump inhibitor, apart from inhibiting the MdeA mediated efflux, also significantly inhibit the biofilm formation of S. aureus, boeravinone B may be used in combination with mupirocin for further development.