Abstract: The present invention discloses a class of antibiotics designed to target non-protein transporters. Further, a method is described to treat infections by targeted binding of a lipid transporter utilizing organometallic compounds, coordination compounds, metal centers, or any combination thereof. The antibiotics described herein are designed to halt or negatively affect the reproduction of bacteria by disrupting the biosynthesis of the cell wall and other important bacterial compounds such as lipopolysaccharide and techoic acids.