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Homology model of the DNA gyrase enzyme of Helicobacter pylori, a target of quinolone-based eradication therapy.
Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology - 1 May 2010
Matsuzaki Juntaro, Suzuki Hidekazu, Tsugawa Hitoshi, Nishizawa Toshihiro, Hibi Toshifumi
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Resistance of Helicobacter pylori to the standard therapeutic antimicrobial agents has been demonstrated. Although quinolones are an alternative candidate for third-line eradication therapy, quinolone resistance of H. pylori is also increasing. Quinolone resistance of H. pylori is caused by a point mutation of the DNA gyrase subunit A (GyrA) protein, especially on amino acids 87 and 91. The...
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