Bacteria need some metabolites to survive. By disrupting the synthesis of these essential metabolites certain antibiotics inhibit bacterial growth.
By impairing the ability of the bacterial cell to produce ATP or other energy equivalents certain antibiotics inhibit bacterial growth. How do theses antibiotics target the energy metabolism?
There are different types of antibiotics targeting the ribosome, mRNA, tRNA or factors associated with translation. But how do these antibiotics inhibit protein synthesis?
There are several types of antibiotics inhibiting RNA or DNA replication and thereby prevent bacterial growth. But how do these antibiotics work?
As one of the most highly exploited medication classes, antibiotics address a broad range of bacterial infections by either killing, lysing, or stalling the growth of microbes. But how do these compounds work?
Antibiotics address a broad range of bacterial infections by either killing, lysing, or stalling the growth of microbes. Learn more about how antibiotics affect the plasma membrane in this article.
Certain antibiotics interfere with various aspects of the synthesis of the peptidoglycan cell wall. Take a look at the underlying molecular mechanisms!