International Journal of Phytomedicine and Phytotherapy
Table 1 Existing groups of antibiotics and their characteristics
Molecular structure | Action site/target | Spectrum of activity |
|---|---|---|
Beta-lactams | Cell wall | Wide, Narrow |
Quinolones | Nucleic acid synthesis | Narrow |
Sulfonamides | Cell metabolite synthesis | Wide |
Aminoglycosides | Cell Protein production | Narrow, Wide |
Oxazolidinones | Cell protein production | Wide |
Glycopeptides | Cell wall synthesis | Narrow |
Macrolides | Cell protein production | Wide |
Tetracyclines | Inhibition of protein synthesis | Broad |