Ribosomal RNA Function and Mechanism of Action
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What are the key targets in ribosomal RNA function?

  • 70S ribosomal subunit
  • 60S ribosomal subunit
  • 30S and 50S ribosomal subunits (correct)
  • 80S ribosomal subunit

    • What is the primary function of the 30S subunit in bacterial protein synthesis?

  • Translocating of the translation machine
  • Decoding of mRNA (correct)
  • Binds incoming tRNA containing amino acids
  • Linking together of amino acids

    • What is the primary function of the 50S subunit in bacterial protein synthesis?

  • Translocating of the translation machine
  • Binds incoming tRNA containing amino acids
  • Decoding of mRNA
  • Linking together of amino acids (correct)

    • What is unique about Chloramphenicol as compared to other antibacterial agents?

    <p>It also has activity against protozoan and parasites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of action of Fluoroquinolones?

    <p>Inhibition of DNA synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key structural component of Fluoroquinolones?

    <p>Quinolone structure with Fluorine at position 6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase) in bacterial cells?

    <p>Allows relaxation of supercoiled DNA necessary for normal transcription and replication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of inhibiting Topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase) in bacterial cells?

    <p>Prevents DNA replication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of ATP in the process of DNA segment joining?

    <p>To 'lock' the second DNA segment into place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism of resistance to folic acid antagonists in bacteria?

    <p>Plasmid transfer or random mutations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of PABA analogues on folic acid formation in bacteria?

    <p>They competitively inhibit dihydropteroate synthetase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between the mechanism of action of PABA analogues and folate analogues?

    <p>PABA analogues inhibit dihydropteroate synthetase, while folate analogues inhibit dihydrofolate reductase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the second DNA segment passing through the enzyme?

    <p>The coiling of the DNA is changed by one</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general effect of chromosomal mutations in the genes that encode one or both enzymes on antibiotic resistance?

    <p>It confers cross-resistance in class</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In bacterial protein synthesis, which site contains the growing peptide chain?

    <p>P &quot;peptidyl&quot; site</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antibacterial agent is an exception in terms of having activity against protozoa and parasites?

    <p>Chloramphenicol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of inhibiting Topoisomerase IV in bacterial cells?

    <p>Prevention of DNA replication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of action of Fluoroquinolones in terms of DNA synthesis?

    <p>Changing the configuration of DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unique about the mechanism of action of Fluoroquinolones compared to other antibacterial agents?

    <p>They are bactericidal and concentration-dependent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase) in bacterial cells?

    <p>Relaxation of supercoiled DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general effect of inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis?

    <p>Bacteriostatic effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common feature among most antibacterial agents that target ribosomal RNA function?

    <p>Selective toxicity against bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of the second DNA segment passing through the enzyme?

    <p>Changes the coiling of the DNA by 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which alteration leads to antibiotic resistance in bacteria?

    <p>Alteration in the expression of membrane porins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the target of Folate analogues in bacterial cells?

    <p>Dihydrofolate reductase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of PABA analogues on folic acid formation in bacterial cells?

    <p>Prevents folic acid formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of action of Sulfonamides?

    <p>Competitively inhibit dihydropteroate synthetase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of enzyme cutting both strands of the first DNA segment?

    <p>The first DNA segment is nicked</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of ATP in the process of DNA segment joining?

    <p>To lock the second DNA segment into place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of mutation can lead to antibiotic resistance in bacteria?

    <p>Chromosomal mutations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do PABA analogues prevent folic acid formation in bacteria?

    <p>By competitively inhibiting dihydropteroate synthetase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of the second DNA segment passing through the enzyme?

    <p>It changes the coiling of the DNA by 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Folate analogues prevent the conversion of dihydrofolate to tetrahydrofolate?

    <p>By competitively inhibiting dihydrofolate reductase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general effect of alterating the expression of membrane porins on antibiotic resistance?

    <p>It increases the antibiotic resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which subunit is responsible for decoding of mRNA in bacterial protein synthesis?

    <p>30S</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of Topoisomerase IV in bacterial cells?

    <p>Decatenation of replicated DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of complete inhibition of protein synthesis in bacteria?

    <p>Bacterial stasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between Fluoroquinolones and other antibacterial agents?

    <p>They are concentration-dependent killers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antibacterial agent has activity against both bacteria and protozoa?

    <p>Chloramphenicol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of inhibition of DNA gyrase in bacterial cells?

    <p>Supercoiling of DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism by which Fluoroquinolones inhibit DNA synthesis?

    <p>Inhibition of topoisomerase enzymes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general effect of inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis?

    <p>Bacterial stasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of ATP in the process of DNA segment joining?

    <p>To 'lock' the second DNA segment into place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of action of PABA analogues?

    <p>They competitively inhibit dihydropteroate synthetase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a mechanism of resistance to Folic Acid Antagonists?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of the second DNA segment passing through the enzyme?

    <p>It changes the coiling of the DNA by 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the target of Folate analogues?

    <p>Dihydrofolate reductase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a mechanism of resistance to antibiotics?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the 50S ribosomal subunit in bacterial protein synthesis?

    <p>Linking together of amino acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following antibacterial agents has activity against both bacteria and protozoa?

    <p>Chloramphenicol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of inhibition of Topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase) in bacterial cells?

    <p>Supercoiling of DNA, preventing DNA replication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism of action of Fluoroquinolones?

    <p>Inhibition of DNA synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common feature among most antibacterial agents that target ribosomal RNA function?

    <p>Selective toxicity against bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of complete inhibition of protein synthesis in bacteria?

    <p>Cell growth inhibition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between Fluoroquinolones and other antibacterial agents?

    <p>Mechanism of action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of Fluoroquinolones?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the ribosomal RNA in bacterial protein synthesis?

    <p>To provide the machinery for protein synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the P site in bacterial protein synthesis?

    <p>It contains the growing peptide chain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the 30S subunit in bacterial protein synthesis?

    <p>It is involved in decoding of mRNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the A site in bacterial protein synthesis?

    <p>It binds to incoming tRNA containing amino acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the 50S subunit in bacterial protein synthesis?

    <p>It is involved in linking of amino acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the ribosomal RNA in bacterial protein synthesis?

    <p>To provide the machinery for protein synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the P site in bacterial protein synthesis?

    <p>To contain the growing peptide chain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the A site in bacterial protein synthesis?

    <p>To bind incoming tRNA containing amino acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the interaction between the 30S and 50S subunits in bacterial protein synthesis?

    <p>The formation of a translation complex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the 30S subunit in bacterial protein synthesis?

    <p>Decoding of mRNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antibacterial agent is an exception in terms of having activity against protozoa and parasites?

    <p>Chloramphenicol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of complete inhibition of protein synthesis in bacteria?

    <p>Bacteria are inhibited from multiplying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of most antibacterial agents that target ribosomal RNA function?

    <p>They are selective to bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism of action of antibacterial agents that target ribosomal RNA function?

    <p>Inhibition of protein synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of antibacterial agent is an exception in terms of being bactericidal?

    <p>Aminoglycosides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the fluorine at position 6 in the quinolone structure of Fluoroquinolones?

    <p>It increases the specificity of Fluoroquinolones for bacterial DNA gyrase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of structural changes can occur in Fluoroquinolones at positions 1, 5, 7, and 8?

    <p>Any of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of altering the quinolone structure of Fluoroquinolones?

    <p>Loss of antibacterial activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the quinolone structure in the mechanism of action of Fluoroquinolones?

    <p>It inhibits the activity of DNA gyrase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do changes in the quinolone structure of Fluoroquinolones affect their antibacterial activity?

    <p>They alter the spectrum of antibacterial activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unique about the quinolone structure of Fluoroquinolones?

    <p>Fluorine at position 6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structural changes can occur at which positions in Fluoroquinolones?

    <p>Positions 1, 5, 7, and 8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the quinolone structure of Fluoroquinolones?

    <p>It is responsible for the mechanism of action of Fluoroquinolones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of structural changes at positions 1, 5, 7, and 8 in Fluoroquinolones?

    <p>Decreased antibacterial activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the quinolone structure and the antibacterial activity of Fluoroquinolones?

    <p>The quinolone structure is responsible for the mechanism of action of Fluoroquinolones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of inhibiting DNA synthesis on the DNA's primary sequence?

    <p>It does not change the DNA's primary sequence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of inhibiting DNA synthesis on the DNA's configuration?

    <p>A change in the configuration of the DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism of action of antibacterial agents that inhibit DNA synthesis?

    <p>Inhibition of DNA synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of inhibiting DNA synthesis on bacterial growth?

    <p>A decrease in bacterial growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the target of antibacterial agents that inhibit DNA synthesis?

    <p>DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of the inhibition of DNA synthesis on the DNA's primary sequence?

    <p>It does not change the primary sequence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the inhibition of DNA synthesis affect the DNA's configuration?

    <p>It changes the configuration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of altering the DNA's primary sequence?

    <p>Mutation in the DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of action of DNA synthesis inhibitors?

    <p>Inhibition of DNA synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of changing the DNA's configuration on DNA synthesis?

    <p>It inhibits DNA synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Gram-negative bacteria, Topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase) is responsible for:

    <p>Relaxation of supercoiled DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of inhibiting Topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase) in bacterial cells?

    <p>Supercoiling of DNA, preventing replication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a target site for antibacterial agents?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase) is essential for:

    <p>Normal transcription and replication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of Topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase) inhibition in Gram-negative bacteria?

    <p>Supercoiling of DNA, preventing replication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Topoisomerase IV in Gram positive bacteria?

    <p>Allows for decatenation of replicated DNA into daughter cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when Topoisomerase IV is inhibited in Gram positive bacteria?

    <p>DNA replication is prevented</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of Topoisomerase IV on DNA in Gram positive bacteria?

    <p>Separates replicated DNA into daughter cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Topoisomerase IV in cell division?

    <p>Decatenates replicated DNA into daughter cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of Topoisomerase IV inhibition in Gram positive bacteria?

    <p>DNA decatenation is prevented</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of Topoisomerase IV in Gram positive bacteria?

    <p>Allows for decatenation of replicated DNA into daughter cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of inhibiting Topoisomerase IV in Gram positive bacteria?

    <p>Inhibition of DNA replication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of bacteria does Topoisomerase IV play a crucial role in cell division?

    <p>Gram positive bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Topoisomerase IV in the process of DNA replication?

    <p>It decatenates the replicated DNA into daughter cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would be the result of Topoisomerase IV inhibition in terms of bacterial growth?

    <p>Bacterial growth would be inhibited</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the conformational change in the enzyme during the DNA gyrase process?

    <p>To lock the first DNA segment in place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for the 'locking' of the second DNA segment in place?

    <p>ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the net result of one cycle of the DNA gyrase process?

    <p>The coiling of the DNA decreases by 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the first DNA segment after it is cut by the enzyme?

    <p>It is released and religated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the enzyme in the DNA gyrase process?

    <p>To cut and religate the first DNA segment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of ATP in the DNA gyrase process?

    <p>To provide energy for the conformational change in the enzyme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the first DNA segment after the enzyme cuts both strands?

    <p>It is religated and released</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the second DNA segment passing through the enzyme?

    <p>The coiling of the DNA is changed by 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the enzyme in the DNA gyrase process?

    <p>To form a conformational change to lock the DNA segment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the order of the DNA gyrase process?

    <p>Engage DNA, conformational change, lock DNA segment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mechanism of resistance in bacteria involves changes in the genes that encode enzymes?

    <p>Chromosomal mutations in the genes that encode one or both enzymes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the alteration in the expression of membrane porins in bacteria?

    <p>Increased antibiotic resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of altering efflux pumps in bacteria?

    <p>Increased antibiotic resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general effect of chromosomal mutations in the genes that encode one or both enzymes?

    <p>Increased antibiotic resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general effect of alteration in the expression of membrane porins?

    <p>Increased antibiotic resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a mechanism of resistance to antibiotics that involves a genetic change?

    <p>Chromosomal mutations in the genes that encode one or both enzymes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mechanism of resistance can confer cross-resistance to a class of antibiotics?

    <p>Generally confers cross-resistance in class</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of an alteration in the expression of membrane porins?

    <p>Resistance to antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a mechanism of antibiotic resistance that involves the active transport of antibiotics out of the bacterial cell?

    <p>Alteration in efflux pumps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of chromosomal mutations in the genes that encode one or both enzymes involved in antibiotic resistance?

    <p>Resistance to antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary target of PABA analogues in bacterial cells?

    <p>Dihydropteroate synthetase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Folate analogues prevent the conversion of dihydrofolate to tetrahydrofolate?

    <p>By competitively inhibiting dihydrofolate reductase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of action of PABA analogues?

    <p>Competitive inhibition of dihydropteroate synthetase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the inhibition of dihydropteroate synthetase by PABA analogues?

    <p>Prevention of folic acid formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between the mechanism of action of PABA analogues and Folate analogues?

    <p>PABA analogues inhibit dihydropteroate synthetase, while Folate analogues inhibit dihydrofolate reductase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following mechanisms of resistance to sulfonamides involves the modification of an enzyme?

    <p>Altered dihydropteroate synthetase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of enhanced production of PABA in bacteria?

    <p>Increased resistance to sulfonamides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following mechanisms of resistance to sulfonamides involves the increased production of an enzyme?

    <p>Overproduction of dihydrofolate reductase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of plasmid transfer or random mutations in bacteria?

    <p>Increased resistance to sulfonamides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following mechanisms of resistance to sulfonamides involves the reduction of the permeability of the bacterial cell membrane?

    <p>Decreased permeability to sulfonamide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a mechanism of resistance to sulfonamide antibiotics in bacteria?

    <p>Enhanced production of PABA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do bacteria develop resistance to folic acid antagonists?

    <p>By increasing the production of dihydrofolate reductase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of plasmid transfer or random mutations on bacterial resistance to antibiotics?

    <p>It leads to the development of antibiotic resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of resistance to sulfonamide antibiotics that involves altered enzyme activity?

    <p>Altered dihydropteroate synthetase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following mechanisms of resistance to antibiotics is specific to sulfonamide antibiotics?

    <p>Altered dihydropteroate synthetase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a mechanism of resistance to sulfonamide antibiotics?

    <p>Decreased permeability to sulfonamide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do bacteria develop resistance to folic acid antagonists?

    <p>Altered dihydropteroate synthetase or dihydrofolate reductase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a mechanism of sulfonamide resistance in bacteria?

    <p>Overproduction of dihydrofolate reductase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do PABA analogues prevent folic acid formation in bacteria?

    <p>By inhibiting dihydropteroate synthetase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a mechanism of resistance to sulfonamide antibiotics in bacteria?

    <p>Plasmid transfer or random mutations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a mechanism of resistance to Folic Acid Antagonists in bacteria?

    <p>Overproduction of dihydrofolate reductase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do bacteria resist the effects of sulfonamides?

    <p>By decreasing permeability to sulfonamide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of plasmid transfer or random mutations in bacteria?

    <p>Development of resistance to sulfonamides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is another mechanism of resistance to folic acid antagonists in bacteria?

    <p>Altered dihydropteroate synthetase or dihydrofolate reductase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of PABA in folic acid synthesis?

    <p>It is a precursor to folic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Ribosomal RNA Function

    • 30S and 50S ribosomal subunits are key targets
    • 30S subunit is involved in decoding of mRNA
    • 50S subunit is involved in linking amino acids together
    • Both subunits are involved in translocating the translation machine

    Mechanism of Action

    • Bacterial protein synthesis is the target
    • Two sites involved: P site (peptidyl) and A site (aminoacyl)
    • Most agents target either 50S or 30S subunits and are selective to bacteria
    • Exceptions: Chloramphenicol has activity against protozoan parasites
    • Inhibiting organellar protein synthesis
    • Complete inhibition of protein synthesis is not necessary to kill bacteria
    • Most agents are bacteriostatic, except Aminoglycosides

    Mechanisms of Resistance

    • Unique to each class of agents
    • No specific details provided

    Fluoroquinolones

    • Quinolone structure with fluorine at position 6
    • Structural changes at positions 1, 5, 7, and 8
    • Inhibit DNA synthesis by changing DNA configuration, not primary sequence
    • Targets topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase) and topoisomerase IV
    • Topoisomerase II: relaxes supercoiled DNA in Gram-negative bacteria
    • Topoisomerase IV: involved in cell division in Gram-positive bacteria
    • Normal process: conformational change, ATP required, DNA segment "locked", and religated

    Mechanisms of Resistance to Fluoroquinolones

    • Chromosomal mutations in genes encoding topoisomerase II or IV
    • Alterations in membrane porins
    • Alterations in efflux pumps
    • Generally confers cross-resistance in class

    Folic Acid Antagonists

    • Targets PABA analogues and folate analogues
    • PABA analogues (Sulfonamides) competitively inhibit Dihydropteroate synthetase
    • Folate analogues competitively inhibit dihydrofolate reductase
    • Prevents folic acid formation and conversion to active coenzyme form

    Mechanisms of Resistance to Folic Acid Antagonists

    • Plasmid transfer or random mutations
    • Altered dihydropteroate synthetase or dihydrofolate reductase
    • Decreased permeability to sulfonamide
    • Enhanced production of PABA
    • Overproduction of dihydrofolate reductase

    Ribosomal RNA Function

    • 30S and 50S ribosomal subunits are key targets
    • 30S subunit is involved in decoding of mRNA
    • 50S subunit is involved in linking amino acids together
    • Both subunits are involved in translocating the translation machine

    Mechanism of Action

    • Bacterial protein synthesis is the target
    • Two sites involved: P site (peptidyl) and A site (aminoacyl)
    • Most agents target either 50S or 30S subunits and are selective to bacteria
    • Exceptions: Chloramphenicol has activity against protozoan parasites
    • Inhibiting organellar protein synthesis
    • Complete inhibition of protein synthesis is not necessary to kill bacteria
    • Most agents are bacteriostatic, except Aminoglycosides

    Mechanisms of Resistance

    • Unique to each class of agents
    • No specific details provided

    Fluoroquinolones

    • Quinolone structure with fluorine at position 6
    • Structural changes at positions 1, 5, 7, and 8
    • Inhibit DNA synthesis by changing DNA configuration, not primary sequence
    • Targets topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase) and topoisomerase IV
    • Topoisomerase II: relaxes supercoiled DNA in Gram-negative bacteria
    • Topoisomerase IV: involved in cell division in Gram-positive bacteria
    • Normal process: conformational change, ATP required, DNA segment "locked", and religated

    Mechanisms of Resistance to Fluoroquinolones

    • Chromosomal mutations in genes encoding topoisomerase II or IV
    • Alterations in membrane porins
    • Alterations in efflux pumps
    • Generally confers cross-resistance in class

    Folic Acid Antagonists

    • Targets PABA analogues and folate analogues
    • PABA analogues (Sulfonamides) competitively inhibit Dihydropteroate synthetase
    • Folate analogues competitively inhibit dihydrofolate reductase
    • Prevents folic acid formation and conversion to active coenzyme form

    Mechanisms of Resistance to Folic Acid Antagonists

    • Plasmid transfer or random mutations
    • Altered dihydropteroate synthetase or dihydrofolate reductase
    • Decreased permeability to sulfonamide
    • Enhanced production of PABA
    • Overproduction of dihydrofolate reductase

    Ribosomal RNA Function

    • 30S and 50S ribosomal subunits are key targets
    • 30S subunit is involved in decoding of mRNA
    • 50S subunit is involved in linking amino acids together
    • Both subunits are involved in translocating the translation machine

    Mechanism of Action

    • Bacterial protein synthesis is the target
    • Two sites involved: P site (peptidyl) and A site (aminoacyl)
    • Most agents target either 50S or 30S subunits and are selective to bacteria
    • Exceptions: Chloramphenicol has activity against protozoan parasites
    • Inhibiting organellar protein synthesis
    • Complete inhibition of protein synthesis is not necessary to kill bacteria
    • Most agents are bacteriostatic, except Aminoglycosides

    Mechanisms of Resistance

    • Unique to each class of agents
    • No specific details provided

    Fluoroquinolones

    • Quinolone structure with fluorine at position 6
    • Structural changes at positions 1, 5, 7, and 8
    • Inhibit DNA synthesis by changing DNA configuration, not primary sequence
    • Targets topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase) and topoisomerase IV
    • Topoisomerase II: relaxes supercoiled DNA in Gram-negative bacteria
    • Topoisomerase IV: involved in cell division in Gram-positive bacteria
    • Normal process: conformational change, ATP required, DNA segment "locked", and religated

    Mechanisms of Resistance to Fluoroquinolones

    • Chromosomal mutations in genes encoding topoisomerase II or IV
    • Alterations in membrane porins
    • Alterations in efflux pumps
    • Generally confers cross-resistance in class

    Folic Acid Antagonists

    • Targets PABA analogues and folate analogues
    • PABA analogues (Sulfonamides) competitively inhibit Dihydropteroate synthetase
    • Folate analogues competitively inhibit dihydrofolate reductase
    • Prevents folic acid formation and conversion to active coenzyme form

    Mechanisms of Resistance to Folic Acid Antagonists

    • Plasmid transfer or random mutations
    • Altered dihydropteroate synthetase or dihydrofolate reductase
    • Decreased permeability to sulfonamide
    • Enhanced production of PABA
    • Overproduction of dihydrofolate reductase

    Ribosomal RNA Function

    • 30S and 50S ribosomal subunits are key targets
    • 30S subunit is involved in decoding of mRNA
    • 50S subunit is involved in linking amino acids together
    • Both subunits are involved in translocating the translation machine

    Mechanism of Action

    • Bacterial protein synthesis is the target
    • Two sites involved: P site (peptidyl) and A site (aminoacyl)
    • Most agents target either 50S or 30S subunits and are selective to bacteria
    • Exceptions: Chloramphenicol has activity against protozoan parasites
    • Inhibiting organellar protein synthesis
    • Complete inhibition of protein synthesis is not necessary to kill bacteria
    • Most agents are bacteriostatic, except Aminoglycosides

    Mechanisms of Resistance

    • Unique to each class of agents
    • No specific details provided

    Fluoroquinolones

    • Quinolone structure with fluorine at position 6
    • Structural changes at positions 1, 5, 7, and 8
    • Inhibit DNA synthesis by changing DNA configuration, not primary sequence
    • Targets topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase) and topoisomerase IV
    • Topoisomerase II: relaxes supercoiled DNA in Gram-negative bacteria
    • Topoisomerase IV: involved in cell division in Gram-positive bacteria
    • Normal process: conformational change, ATP required, DNA segment "locked", and religated

    Mechanisms of Resistance to Fluoroquinolones

    • Chromosomal mutations in genes encoding topoisomerase II or IV
    • Alterations in membrane porins
    • Alterations in efflux pumps
    • Generally confers cross-resistance in class

    Folic Acid Antagonists

    • Targets PABA analogues and folate analogues
    • PABA analogues (Sulfonamides) competitively inhibit Dihydropteroate synthetase
    • Folate analogues competitively inhibit dihydrofolate reductase
    • Prevents folic acid formation and conversion to active coenzyme form

    Mechanisms of Resistance to Folic Acid Antagonists

    • Plasmid transfer or random mutations
    • Altered dihydropteroate synthetase or dihydrofolate reductase
    • Decreased permeability to sulfonamide
    • Enhanced production of PABA
    • Overproduction of dihydrofolate reductase

    Mechanism of Action

    • Bacterial protein synthesis involves Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) that differs from other organisms.
    • The 30S subunit is responsible for decoding mRNA.
    • The 50S subunit links together amino acids to form a peptide chain.
    • Both subunits (30S and 50S) are involved in translocating the translation machine.
    • The ribosome has two sites: P “peptidyl” site and A “aminoacyl” site.
    • The P “peptidyl” site contains the growing peptide chain.
    • The A “aminoacyl” site binds incoming tRNA containing amino acids.

    Mechanism of Action

    • Bacterial protein synthesis involves Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) that differs from other organisms.
    • The 30S subunit is responsible for decoding mRNA.
    • The 50S subunit links together amino acids to form a peptide chain.
    • Both subunits (30S and 50S) are involved in translocating the translation machine.
    • The ribosome has two sites: P “peptidyl” site and A “aminoacyl” site.
    • The P “peptidyl” site contains the growing peptide chain.
    • The A “aminoacyl” site binds incoming tRNA containing amino acids.

    Sites of Action

    • Antibiotics target either 50S or 30S ribosomal subunits
    • Most antibiotics are selective to bacteria, but not chloramphenicol
    • Some antibiotics also show activity against protozoan and parasites

    Mechanism of Action

    • Antibiotics inhibit organellar protein synthesis
    • Complete inhibition of protein synthesis does not kill bacteria
    • Most antibiotics are bacteriostatic, except for aminoglycosides

    Quinolone Structure and Mechanism of Action

    • Quinolone structure features a fluorine atom at position 6
    • Structural modifications occur at positions 1, 5, 7, and 8

    Quinolone Structure and Mechanism of Action

    • Quinolone structure features a fluorine atom at position 6
    • Structural modifications occur at positions 1, 5, 7, and 8

    Bacterial Protein Synthesis

    • Provides the machinery for:
      • Decoding of mRNA (30S)
      • Linking together of the amino acids (50S)
      • Translocating of the translation machine (both subunits)
    • Two sites:
      • P "peptidyl" site – contains the growing peptide chain
      • A "aminoacyl" site – binds incoming tRNA containing amino acids
    • Sites of action:
      • Most target either 50S or 30S
      • Most are selective to bacteria
      • Exception: Chloramphenicol, also has activity against protozoan, parasites
    • Inhibits organellar protein synthesis
    • Complete inhibition of protein synthesis will not kill bacteria
    • Most agents are bacteriostatic, except for Aminoglycosides

    Fluoroquinolones

    • Structure and Mechanism of action:
      • Bactericidal, Concentration-Dependent Killing, Post-antibiotic Effect
      • Key structural components:
        • Quinolone structure - Fluorine at position 6
        • Structural changes at 1, 5, 7, and 8 positions
    • Mechanism of action:
      • Inhibition of DNA synthesis
      • Change the configuration of the DNA
      • Do not change the DNA’s primary sequence
    • Sites of action:
      • Topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase)
        • Gram negatives, allows relaxation of supercoiled DNA
        • Inhibition results in supercoiling, preventing DNA replication
      • Topoisomerase IV – Role in cell division
        • Gram positives, allows for decatenation of replicated DNA
        • Inhibition prevents DNA replication
    • Mechanisms of Resistance:
      • Chromosomal mutations in the genes that encode one or both enzymes
      • Alteration in the expression of membrane porins
      • Alteration in efflux pumps
      • Generally confers cross-resistance in class

    Folic Acid Antagonists

    • Mechanism of action:
      • Bacteriostatic, Time-Dependent Killing, Bactericidal when combined
      • Drug action targets:
        • Paraaminobenzoic Acid (PABA) analogues
        • Folate analogues
    • Mechanism of action:
      • PABA analogues (Sulfonamides):
        • Competitively inhibit Dihydropteroate synthetase
        • Unique to bacteria
        • Prevents folic acid formation
      • Folate analogues:
        • Competitively inhibit dihydrofolate reductase
        • Higher affinity to bacterial reductase
        • Prevents conversion to active coenzyme form (Tetrahydrofolic acid)
    • Mechanisms of Resistance:
      • Plasmid transfer or random mutations
      • Altered dihydropteroate synthetase or dihydrofolate reductase
      • Decreased permeability to sulfonamide
      • Enhanced production of PABA
      • Overproduction of dihydrofolate reductase

    Sites of Action

    • Topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase) is a site of action, specifically in Gram-negative bacteria
    • It plays a crucial role in allowing the relaxation of supercoiled DNA, which is necessary for normal transcription and replication
    • Inhibition of Topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase) results in supercoiling, which prevents DNA replication

    Protein Synthesis Inhibitors

    • Targets: 30S and 50S ribosomal subunits
    • Mechanism of action:
      • Provides machinery for decoding of mRNA (30S) and linking of amino acids (50S)
      • Two sites: P "peptidyl" site (growing peptide chain) and A "aminoacyl" site (binds incoming tRNA containing amino acids)
    • Sites of action:
      • Most target either 50S or 30S
      • Most are selective to bacteria
      • Exception: Chloramphenicol (also active against protozoan, parasites)
    • Inhibit organellar protein synthesis
    • Complete inhibition of protein synthesis will not kill bacteria
      • Most agents are bacteriostatic (Exception: Aminoglycosides)

    Fluoroquinolones

    • Structure:
      • Quinolone structure with fluorine at position 6
      • Structural changes at 1, 5, 7, and 8 positions
    • Mechanism of action:
      • Inhibition of DNA synthesis
      • Change the configuration of the DNA
      • Do not change the DNA's primary sequence
    • Sites of action:
      • Topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase)
        • Gram negatives: allows relaxation of supercoiled DNA necessary for normal transcription and replication
        • Inhibition results in supercoiling which prevents DNA replication
      • Topoisomerase IV - Role in cell division
        • Gram positives: allows for decatenation of replicated DNA into daughter cells
        • Inhibition prevents DNA replication
    • Mechanisms of resistance:
      • Chromosomal mutations in genes that encode one or both enzymes
      • Alteration in expression of membrane porins
      • Alteration in efflux pumps
      • Generally confers cross-resistance in class

    Folic Acid Antagonists

    • Mechanism of action:
      • PABA analogues (Sulfonamides)
        • Competitively inhibit Dihydropteroate synthetase
        • Unique to bacteria
        • Prevents folic acid formation
      • Folate analogues
        • Competitively inhibit dihydrofolate reductase
        • Higher affinity to bacterial reductase
        • Prevents conversion to active coenzyme form (Tetrahydrofolic acid)
    • Mechanisms of resistance:
      • Plasmid transfer or random mutations
      • Altered dihydropteroate synthetase or dihydrofolate reductase
      • Decreased permeability to sulfonamide
      • Enhanced production of PABA
      • Overproduction of dihydrofolate reductase

    Mechanism of Action

    • Bacterial protein synthesis:
      • Provides machinery for decoding of mRNA (30S) and linking together of amino acids (50S)
      • Translocating of the translation machine (both subunits)
    • Two sites:
      • P "peptidyl" site – contains the growing peptide chain
      • A "aminoacyl" site – binds incoming tRNA containing amino acids

    Key Targets in Ribosomal RNA Function

    • 30S ribosomal subunit
    • 50S ribosomal subunit

    Sites of Action

    • Most target either 50S or 30S
    • Most are selective to bacteria
    • Exception: Chloramphenicol
    • Also some activity against protozoan, parasites
    • Inhibit organellar protein synthesis
    • Complete inhibition of protein synthesis will not kill bacteria
    • Most agents are bacteriostatic (Exception: Aminoglycosides)

    Fluoroquinolones

    • Quinolone structure - Fluorine at position 6
    • Structural changes at 1, 5, 7, and 8 positions
    • Mechanism of action:
      • Inhibition of DNA synthesis
      • Change the configuration of the DNA
      • Do not change the DNA’s primary sequence
    • Sites of action:
      • Topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase) - Gram negatives
        • Allows relaxation of supercoiled DNA necessary for normal transcription and replication
        • Inhibition results in supercoiling which prevents DNA replication
      • Topoisomerase IV - Gram positives
        • Allows for decatenation of replicated DNA into daughter cells
        • Inhibition prevents DNA replication
    • Normal process for DNA gyrase:
      • Type II topoisomerase enzymes engage DNA
      • Conformational change in enzyme to “lock” DNA segment
      • Second segment of DNA is “locked” into place (ATP required)
      • Enzyme cuts both strands of the first DNA segment (nicking)
      • Second DNA segment passes through the enzyme
      • Changes the coiling of the DNA by 1
      • Second segment is released and first segment is religated and released

    Mechanisms of Resistance

    • Chromosomal mutations in the genes that encode one or both enzymes
    • Alteration in the expression of membrane porins
    • Alteration in efflux pumps
    • Generally confers cross-resistance in class

    Folic Acid Antagonists

    • Mechanism of action:
      • PABA analogues (Sulfonamides) - competitively inhibit dihydropteroate synthetase
      • Folate analogues - competitively inhibit dihydrofolate reductase
    • Sites of action:
      • PABA analogues (Sulfonamides) - unique to bacteria
      • Folate analogues - higher affinity to bacterial reductase
    • Mechanisms of Resistance:
      • Plasmid transfer or random mutations
      • Altered dihydropteroate synthetase or dihydrofolate reductase
      • Decreased permeability to sulfonamide
      • Enhanced production of PABA
      • Overproduction of dihydrofolate reductase

    Mechanism of Action

    • Bacterial protein synthesis:
      • Provides machinery for decoding of mRNA (30S) and linking together of amino acids (50S)
      • Translocating of the translation machine (both subunits)
    • Two sites:
      • P "peptidyl" site – contains the growing peptide chain
      • A "aminoacyl" site – binds incoming tRNA containing amino acids

    Key Targets in Ribosomal RNA Function

    • 30S ribosomal subunit
    • 50S ribosomal subunit

    Sites of Action

    • Most target either 50S or 30S
    • Most are selective to bacteria
    • Exception: Chloramphenicol
    • Also some activity against protozoan, parasites
    • Inhibit organellar protein synthesis
    • Complete inhibition of protein synthesis will not kill bacteria
    • Most agents are bacteriostatic (Exception: Aminoglycosides)

    Fluoroquinolones

    • Quinolone structure - Fluorine at position 6
    • Structural changes at 1, 5, 7, and 8 positions
    • Mechanism of action:
      • Inhibition of DNA synthesis
      • Change the configuration of the DNA
      • Do not change the DNA’s primary sequence
    • Sites of action:
      • Topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase) - Gram negatives
        • Allows relaxation of supercoiled DNA necessary for normal transcription and replication
        • Inhibition results in supercoiling which prevents DNA replication
      • Topoisomerase IV - Gram positives
        • Allows for decatenation of replicated DNA into daughter cells
        • Inhibition prevents DNA replication
    • Normal process for DNA gyrase:
      • Type II topoisomerase enzymes engage DNA
      • Conformational change in enzyme to “lock” DNA segment
      • Second segment of DNA is “locked” into place (ATP required)
      • Enzyme cuts both strands of the first DNA segment (nicking)
      • Second DNA segment passes through the enzyme
      • Changes the coiling of the DNA by 1
      • Second segment is released and first segment is religated and released

    Mechanisms of Resistance

    • Chromosomal mutations in the genes that encode one or both enzymes
    • Alteration in the expression of membrane porins
    • Alteration in efflux pumps
    • Generally confers cross-resistance in class

    Folic Acid Antagonists

    • Mechanism of action:
      • PABA analogues (Sulfonamides) - competitively inhibit dihydropteroate synthetase
      • Folate analogues - competitively inhibit dihydrofolate reductase
    • Sites of action:
      • PABA analogues (Sulfonamides) - unique to bacteria
      • Folate analogues - higher affinity to bacterial reductase
    • Mechanisms of Resistance:
      • Plasmid transfer or random mutations
      • Altered dihydropteroate synthetase or dihydrofolate reductase
      • Decreased permeability to sulfonamide
      • Enhanced production of PABA
      • Overproduction of dihydrofolate reductase

    Normal Process of DNA Gyrase

    • Type II topoisomerase enzymes engage with DNA
    • A conformational change occurs in the enzyme, enabling it to "lock" a DNA segment in place
    • A second segment of DNA is "locked" into place, requiring ATP
    • The enzyme cuts both strands of the first DNA segment through a process called nicking
    • The second DNA segment passes through the enzyme, changing the coiling of the DNA by 1
    • The second segment is released, and the first segment is religated and released

    Normal Process of DNA Gyrase

    • Type II topoisomerase enzymes engage with DNA
    • A conformational change occurs in the enzyme, enabling it to "lock" a DNA segment in place
    • A second segment of DNA is "locked" into place, requiring ATP
    • The enzyme cuts both strands of the first DNA segment through a process called nicking
    • The second DNA segment passes through the enzyme, changing the coiling of the DNA by 1
    • The second segment is released, and the first segment is religated and released

    Mechanisms of Resistance

    • Chromosomal mutations occur in genes that encode one or both enzymes, leading to resistance.
    • Alterations in the expression of membrane porins contribute to resistance.
    • Alterations in efflux pumps also play a role in resistance.
    • This type of resistance generally confers cross-resistance within a class.

    Mechanisms of Resistance

    • Chromosomal mutations occur in genes that encode one or both enzymes, leading to resistance.
    • Alterations in the expression of membrane porins contribute to resistance.
    • Alterations in efflux pumps also play a role in resistance.
    • This type of resistance generally confers cross-resistance within a class.

    Mechanism of Action

    • Sulfonamides are bacteriostatic, but can be bactericidal when combined with other drugs
    • They work by targeting two main drug action targets: Paraaminobenzoic Acid (PABA) analogues and Folate analogues

    PABA Analogues (Sulfonamides)

    • Competitively inhibit Dihydropteroate synthetase, a unique enzyme found only in bacteria
    • Inhibition prevents folic acid formation, which is essential for bacterial growth and survival

    Folate Analogues

    • Competitively inhibit dihydrofolate reductase, an enzyme that plays a crucial role in folic acid synthesis
    • Folate analogues have a higher affinity for bacterial dihydrofolate reductase compared to human enzymes
    • Inhibition prevents the conversion of dihydrofolic acid to tetrahydrofolic acid, the active coenzyme form necessary for bacterial growth

    Mechanisms of Resistance

    • Bacteria acquire resistance to sulfonamides through plasmid transfer or random mutations.
    • Altered dihydropteroate synthetase or dihydrofolate reductase enzymes reduce the effectiveness of sulfonamides.
    • Decreased permeability to sulfonamides prevents the antibiotic from reaching its target site.
    • Enhanced production of PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) competes with sulfonamides, reducing their antibacterial activity.
    • Overproduction of dihydrofolate reductase, an enzyme essential for bacterial metabolism, allows bacteria to counteract the effects of sulfonamides.

    Mechanisms of Resistance

    • Bacteria acquire resistance to sulfonamides through plasmid transfer or random mutations.
    • Altered dihydropteroate synthetase or dihydrofolate reductase enzymes reduce the effectiveness of sulfonamides.
    • Decreased permeability to sulfonamides prevents the antibiotic from reaching its target site.
    • Enhanced production of PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) competes with sulfonamides, reducing their antibacterial activity.
    • Overproduction of dihydrofolate reductase, an enzyme essential for bacterial metabolism, allows bacteria to counteract the effects of sulfonamides.

    Mechanisms of Resistance

    • Bacteria acquire resistance to sulfonamides through plasmid transfer or random mutations.
    • Altered dihydropteroate synthetase or dihydrofolate reductase enzymes reduce the effectiveness of sulfonamides.
    • Decreased permeability to sulfonamides prevents the antibiotic from reaching its target site.
    • Enhanced production of PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) competes with sulfonamides, reducing their antibacterial activity.
    • Overproduction of dihydrofolate reductase, an enzyme essential for bacterial metabolism, allows bacteria to counteract the effects of sulfonamides.

    Mechanisms of Resistance

    • Bacteria acquire resistance to sulfonamides through plasmid transfer or random mutations.
    • Altered dihydropteroate synthetase or dihydrofolate reductase enzymes reduce the effectiveness of sulfonamides.
    • Decreased permeability to sulfonamides prevents the antibiotic from reaching its target site.
    • Enhanced production of PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) competes with sulfonamides, reducing their antibacterial activity.
    • Overproduction of dihydrofolate reductase, an enzyme essential for bacterial metabolism, allows bacteria to counteract the effects of sulfonamides.

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