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Characterization of a Mycobacterium smegmatis mutant that is simultaneously resistant to D-cycloserine and vancomycin.
Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy - 1 Jun 2000
Peteroy M, Severin A, Zhao F, Rosner D, Lopatin U, Scherman H, Belanger A, Harvey B, Hatfull G F, Brennan P J, Connell N D
Abstract excerpt
A mutant of Mycobacterium smegmatis has been isolated that is simultaneously resistant to both D-cycloserine (D-CS) and vancomycin. Genetic complementation with a PBP4 homolog restores sensitivity to both drugs. Resistance to D-CS and vancomycin in this mutant is most likely due to a novel mechanism involving peptidoglycan assembly at the cell surface.
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