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What is the primary mechanism of Aminoglycosides?
What is the primary mechanism of Aminoglycosides?
What is the definition of Tetracyclines?
What is the definition of Tetracyclines?
Tetracycline, Streptomyces yimosus
What effect does Chloramphenicol have on protein synthesis?
What effect does Chloramphenicol have on protein synthesis?
Macrolides block translation at the 30s ribosomal unit.
Macrolides block translation at the 30s ribosomal unit.
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What is the primary use of Lincomycin?
What is the primary use of Lincomycin?
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What is a unique characteristic of Oxazolidinones?
What is a unique characteristic of Oxazolidinones?
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Study Notes
Aminoglycosides
- Examples: Streptomycin (produced by Streptomyces griseus)
- Mechanism: Irreversibly bind to the 30S ribosomal subunit
- Impact: Inhibits protein synthesis, leading to premature termination and incorporation of incorrect tRNAs
- Consequence: Causes frame-shift mutations
Tetracyclines
- Example: Tetracycline (produced by Streptomyces yimosus)
- Mechanism: Binds to the A site of the 30S ribosomal subunit
- Effect: Prevents new tRNAs from entering, thereby blocking protein synthesis
Chloramphenicol
- Source: Produced by Streptomyces venezuelae
- Action: Inhibits peptide bond formation during protein synthesis
- Toxicity: Associated with blood dyscrasias
- Clinical Use: Effective against meningitis, which can be fatal
Macrolides
- Example: Erythromycin (produced by Streptomyces erythreus)
- Structure: Characterized by a cyclic ester (lactone) ring
- Function: Binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit
- Result: Blocks translocation during protein synthesis
Lincosamides
- Example: Clindamycin (also known as Cleocin, derived from Streptomyces lincolnensis)
- Mechanism: Prevents peptide bond formation, similar to chloramphenicol
- Clinical Use: Primarily for anaerobic infections
Oxazolidinones
- Example: Linezolid (marketed as Zyvox, synthetic origin)
- Mechanism: Inhibits translation initiation with a unique approach
- Usage: Reserved for severe infections involving multidrug-resistant bacteria, categorized as "big guns" for life-threatening cases
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This quiz features flashcards focused on aminoglycosides, tetracyclines, and chloramphenicol, detailing their mechanisms of action and origins. Perfect for students studying pharmacology or microbiology. Test your knowledge on these essential antibiotics!
