Vancomycin
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Body Map
bacterial cell wall
Overview
Vancomycin binds to D-Ala-D-Ala termini of peptidoglycan precursors, preventing cross-linking by transpeptidases and inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis.
Primary Uses
Treatment of resistant Gram-positive infections
Drug of choice for MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus)
Protocol Reference
Route
IV
Evidence
FDA approved
Research Models
Gram-positive bacteriaHuman
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