Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Antimicrobial Drug Action

This stimulating new edition of the well-respected title Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Antimicrobial Drug Action primarily covers medically important antimicrobial agents, but also includes some compounds not in current medical use which have been invaluable as research tools in biochemistry...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Franklin, T. J., Snow, G. A. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer US 1998, 1998
Edition:5th ed. 1998
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1 The Development of Antimicrobial Agents Past, Present and Future
  • 2 Vulnerable Shields — The Cell Walls of Bacteria and Fungi
  • 3 Antiseptics, Antibiotics and the Cell Membrane
  • 4 Inhibitors of Nucleic Acid Synthesis
  • 5 Inhibitors of Protein Biosynthesis
  • 6 Antimicrobial Drugs with Other Modes of Action
  • 7 Penetrating the Defences: How Antimicrobial Drugs Reach Their Targets
  • 8 The Genetic Basis of Resistance to Antimicrobial Drugs
  • 9 Biochemical Mechanisms of Resistance to Antimicrobial Drugs