Rifampicin Antibiotic Molecule is a photograph by Dr Tim Evans which was uploaded on May 9th, 2013.
Rifampicin Antibiotic Molecule
Rifampicin antibiotic molecule. Computer model of a molecule of the antibiotic rifampicin. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded;... more
by Dr Tim Evans
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Rifampicin Antibiotic Molecule
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Dr Tim Evans
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Rifampicin antibiotic molecule. Computer model of a molecule of the antibiotic rifampicin. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded; carbon (green), hydrogen (white), oxygen (red) and nitrogen (blue). Rifampicin kills bacteria by inhibiting the enzyme RNA polymerase, which prevents the translation of mRNA (messenger ribonucleic acid) into proteins and so kills the cell. It is used to treat Mycobacterium infections, including pneumonia and leprosy, and in combination with other drugs to treat MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus).
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May 9th, 2013
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