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Penicillin is an antibiotic (a drug used to treat bacterial infections) made from a type of mold, Penicillium, that is commonly found on bread products and is the mold that gives bleu cheese its characteristic color and flavor. Its antibiotic qualities were discovered by accident in 1928 by Alexander Fleming in a spoiled experiment, but it was not until 1942 before it was produced in large enough and pure enough quantities to be used to treat infections.
Penicillin was commonly prescribed to take care of bacterial infections in humans and animals. Since bacterial strains mutate, it's not quite as effective as it was when it first came on the market. There are now many variants of the original penicillin, and these are prescribed for various infections. All of these penicillins are beta-lactam antibiotics.
Beta-Lactam antibiotics inhibit the formation of peptidoglycan cross-links in the bacterial cell wall, eventually causing it to breakdown and the cell to burst killing it.
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∙ 8y agoPincillin is a secondary metabolic product, it is made when growth of the producer organism is slowing down rather than when its at its maximum
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Are there different types of penicillins?
There are several types of penicillins, each used to treat different kinds of infections.
Where is penicillins habitat?
sargasso sea
How are penicillins made available?
Penicillins are available only with a physician's prescription. They are sold in capsule, tablet (regular and chewable), liquid, and injectable forms.
What were the first true antibiotics used against pathogenic bacteria?
penicillins
How is semi -synthetic penicillins and natural penicillins alike?
it is one of the following... you will need to research it more a-they are both broad spectrum b-both based on B-lactam rings Just a student myself... take it for what its worth
Does penicillin inhibit growth of Pseudomonas?
Yes and no. Pseudomonas is sensitive to Penicillin however more of these bacterium are becoming resistant. Your best bet would be to use an antipseudomonal penicillins which are pretty much expanded spectrum penicillins like cephalosporins.
Is there anything that interacts with amoxacilian?
Yes, tetracycline antibiotics interact with amoxicillin and other penicillins.
What is the classifications of Amoxil?
Amoxil (amoxicillin) belongs to the penicillins, of which belong to the beta-lactam family of antibiotics.
What is notable about Aminopenicillins?
Aminopenicillins such as ampicillin and amoxicillin have an extended spectrum of action compared with the natural penicillins
Semisynthetic are more effective than natural penicillin?
Yes, because the semi-synthetic penicillin contains additional feature in its side chain which some how protects the beta-lactam moiety from beta-lactamenase, an enzyme which works against the beta-lactam moiety of natural penicillin.
Which class of antibiotics has a specific ring structure within their molecules known as the beta-lactam?
It's penicillins
Is positive gram cocci resistant to penicillins?
No penicillin is most effective against gram-positive bacteria.
