Inactive but not inert

Abstract

Antibiotics can break down through the action of enzymes or through non-enzymatic processes. In the case of tetracycline, this drug 'debris' can have unexpected biological activities, including selection against resistance.

Authors

Wright GD

Journal

Nature Chemical Biology, Vol. 6, No. 2, pp. 85–86

Publisher

Springer Nature

Publication Date

January 1, 2010

DOI

10.1038/nchembio.299

ISSN

1552-4450

Associated Experts

Gerard Wright

Scientific Director, Faculty of Health Sciences

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