Chapter 12.3, Problem 12AYP

Summary Introduction

To describe:

Common cell wall antibiotics that are not in beta-lactam class of drugs.

Concept introduction:

Antimicrobial agents differ in its mode of action, including inhibition of cell wall, inhibition of protein and nucleic acid synthesis, and inhibition of essential metabolite synthesis. Anantimicrobial drug compound should merely target the pathogenic microorganisms and do not cause any harm in the host system.