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Specific Inhibition of VanZ-Mediated Resistance to Lipoglycopeptide Antibiotics
22 Dec 2021
Abstract excerpt
Teicoplanin is a natural lipoglycopeptide antibiotic with a similar activity spectrum as vancomycin; however, it has with the added benefit to the patient of low cytotoxicity. Both teicoplanin and vancomycin antibiotics are actively used in medical practice in the prophylaxis and treatment of severe life-threatening infections caused by gram-positive bacteria, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus...
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