beta Lactam Antibiotics

Bactericidal agents that contain a beta-lactam ring in their chemical structure. They inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to PENICILLIN-BINDING PROTEINS, preventing the synthesis of peptidoglycan in bacterial cell walls.

Also Known As:

Antibacterials, beta Lactam; Antibiotics, beta Lactam; Antibiotics, beta-Lactam; Lactam Antibacterials, beta; Lactam Antibiotics, beta; beta Lactam Antibacterial Agents; beta Lactam Antibacterials; beta-Lactam Antibiotics

Chemical Actions and Uses
- Pharmacologic Actions: 164
  - Therapeutic Uses: 49043
    - Anti-Infective Agents: 8195
      - Anti-Bacterial Agents: 152975
        beta Lactam Antibiotics: 1074

Júlia Galgóczi Selected Research

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Disease

Drug/Important Bio-Agent (IBA)