MOA of Sulfonamide Antibiotics May 3, 2008
Bacteriostatic Mode of Action of Sulfa Drugs Such as Sulfasoxazole ... Antibacterial sulfonamides target a bacterial metabolic pathway as competitive inhibitors of the enzyme dihydropteroate synthetase, DHPS. DHPS activity is vital in the synthesis of folate, and folate is required for cells to synthesize nucleic acids, such as DNA or RNA. So if DNA molecules cannot be built, the cell cannot divide and the effect is bacteriostatic (rather than bactericidal). (Suite101.com)
Preparing 3-D Images Of World's Most Deadly Infectious Diseases Nov 2, 2007
1, 2007) A scientist slides on a pair of plastic 3-D glasses and an unearthly blue multi-armed creature -- an image right out of a sci-fi horror flick -- seems to leap out of the computer screen into the laboratory. But this is no movie director's fantasy. (Science Daily)
Antibiotics share killing mechanism Sep 7, 2007
However, when the researchers conducted the same experiment with five bacteriostatic antibiotics, which inhibit bacterial growth without killing the cells, they found no increase in hydroxyl radical levels. To show that the hydroxyl radicals were responsible for bacterial cell death, the researchers blocked radical formation in one experiment and treated the cells with an antioxidant in another. (The Scientist)
OUR OPINION: State board makes right call on Senate proposal Sep 5, 2007
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BioSyntech announces fourth quarter and 2007 year-end financial results Jun 29, 2007
The inherent wound healing, haemostatic, as well as bacteriostatic properties of the chitosan component of BST-DermOn(TM) have been well documented in the scientific literature. Forward Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements and information which are subject to material risks and uncertainties. (Canada Newswire)
Sterptomycin May 25, 2007
Antibiotics may be classified as bactericidal and bacteriostatic. Streptomycin is an antibiotic produced by the soil microbe Streptomyces griseus. (Suite101.com)
