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Antibacterial Agents: Basis of Action

  1. Ian Chopra1,
  2. David Greenwood2

Published Online: 19 APR 2001

DOI: 10.1038/npg.els.0001992

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eLS

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How to Cite

Chopra, I. and Greenwood, D. 2001. Antibacterial Agents: Basis of Action. eLS. .

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  1. 1

    University of Leeds, Leeds, UK

  2. 2

    University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 19 APR 2001
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Abstract

Antibacterial agents alleviate infection through a variety of modes of action including the inhibition of protein, nucleic acid and cell wall synthesis.

Keywords:

  • antibiotics;
  • antibacterial agents;
  • mechanism of action;
  • therapy;
  • treatment of infection
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