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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
Generally speaking, two types of antibiotics can be used: bacteriostatic vs. bacteriocidal. | |||
Bacteriostatic antibiotics do not kill the bacteria- their mode of action is to prevent the bacteria from growing or reproducing. Once the agent is removed, bacterial growth may resume. Bacteriocidal antibiotics function by killing the bacteria. | Bacteriostatic antibiotics do not kill the bacteria- their mode of action is to prevent the bacteria from growing or reproducing. Once the agent is removed, bacterial growth may resume. Bacteriocidal antibiotics function by killing the bacteria. | ||
== Usage == | |||
*Synchronize cell cycle of a population | |||
==Search by Antibiotic Class== | ==Search by Antibiotic Class== | ||
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Background
Generally speaking, two types of antibiotics can be used: bacteriostatic vs. bacteriocidal.
Bacteriostatic antibiotics do not kill the bacteria- their mode of action is to prevent the bacteria from growing or reproducing. Once the agent is removed, bacterial growth may resume. Bacteriocidal antibiotics function by killing the bacteria.
Usage
- Synchronize cell cycle of a population
Search by Antibiotic Class
- Aminoglycosides
- Carbapenems
- Fluoroquinolones
- Ketolide Antibiotics
- Lipopeptide Antibiotics
- Macrolides
- Oxazolidinone Antibiotics
- Penicillins
- Sulfonamides
- Tetracycline Antibiotics
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Subcategories
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