What is it about?

Exploring the molecular mechanisms behind the action of the tetracycline group of antibiotics

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Why is it important?

Provides understanding of how the tetracyclines work against a broad range of bacterial, viral and parasitic pathogens.

Perspectives

Understanding the ,mechanism of action of the tetracyclines will help us improve the use of the tetracyclines and explore new uses of the drugs

Dr Chinwe U Chukwudi
University of Nigeria

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This page is a summary of: rRNA Binding Sites and the Molecular Mechanism of Action of the Tetracyclines, Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, May 2016, ASM Journals,
DOI: 10.1128/aac.00594-16.
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