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What is the structural similarity of β-lactams related to?
What is the structural similarity of β-lactams related to?
- d-alanyl-d-alanine dipeptide found in penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) (correct)
- peptidoglycan
- β-lactamase
- d-amino acid
What is the primary mechanism of action of β-lactams?
What is the primary mechanism of action of β-lactams?
- Inhibition of enzymes essential for peptidoglycan biosynthesis (correct)
- Inhibition of enzymes essential for cell wall degradation
- Inhibition of enzymes essential for DNA replication
- Inhibition of enzymes essential for protein synthesis
What is the main group of enzymes responsible for β-lactamase-mediated resistance?
What is the main group of enzymes responsible for β-lactamase-mediated resistance?
- Group 4 β-lactamases
- Group 1 β-lactamases (correct)
- Group 3 β-lactamases
- Group 2 β-lactamases
What led to the creation of semisynthetic β-lactams?
What led to the creation of semisynthetic β-lactams?
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What is the result of the conservation of β-lactam structure?
What is the result of the conservation of β-lactam structure?
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What is the most common cause of bacterial resistance to β-lactams?
What is the most common cause of bacterial resistance to β-lactams?
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Study Notes
β-Lactam Antibiotics
- Composed of a four-membered β-lactam ring, similar in structure to the d-alanyl-d-alanine dipeptide found in penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs)
- Inhibit enzymes essential for peptidoglycan biosynthesis
Mechanism of Action and Resistance
- Bacterial resistance to β-lactams divided into two main groups: enzymatic hydrolysis and non-enzymatic hydrolysis
- Enzymatic hydrolysis involves β-lactamase-mediated resistance, primarily through Group 1 β-lactamases
- Non-enzymatic hydrolysis involves periplasmic β-lactamases and efflux pumps
History and Development
- β-Lactams were initially manufactured from natural products
- Semisynthetic technique developed by Bernard D. Davis led to the creation of penicillins
- First pure penicillin developed after World War II, leading to mass production and the antibiotic era
Characteristics and Importance
- β-Lactam structure conserved in all compounds, reducing complexity and increasing simplicity of use
- Beta-lactam drugs (penicillins, cephalosporins, monobactams, and carbapenems) are the most important group of antibiotics
- Development of β-lactamase-resistant compounds necessary to combat bacterial resistance
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