Erythromycin is a protein synthesis inhibitor that binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit of the bacterial ribosome. It is found in the family of antibiotics known as the macrolides; and antibiotics in this group are generally protein synthesis inhibitors. Other macrolides include azithromycin and clarithromycin. Lincomycin and clindamycin are antibiotics that inhibit protein synthesis in […]
Antibiotics can also be classified into different categories depending on their mode of action and/or spectrum of activity. BETA-LACTAM ANTIBIOTICS Beta-lactam antibiotics are group of naturally-synthesized antibiotics that inhibit the synthesis of cell wall in bacteria. Some later beta-lactam drugs such as methicillin, ampicillin and amoxicillin amongst others are synthesized by chemical processes. Beta-lactam drugs
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Antimicrobial Agents & Antibiotics, Pharmaceutical Microbiology