Penicillin Antibiotics - Mechanism of Action, Side Effects and Resistance

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Penicillin was discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928 but did not become widely available until the 1940s. The penicillins are closely related compounds comprising a β-lactam ring, a five-membered thiozolidine ring, and a side chain. Most penicillins in current use are semi-synthetic derivatives of 6-aminopenicillic acid.

related terms: penicillin antibiotics, mechanism of action, side effects, resistance


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