Describe the structure in the prokaryotic ribosome
Describe the structure in the eukaryotic ribosome
T/F: Microorganism synthesize small complex structures via nonribosomal protein synthesis.
FALSE; Microorganism synthesize LARGE complex structures via nonribosomal protein synthesis.
What are examples of some pharmaceutical agents that are synthesized via NRP?
NRP
Nonribosomal Protein Synthesis
What are the four classes of drugs which target ribosomal protein?
What is a mechanism for resistance for Chloramphenicol?
CAT: Chloramphenicol acetyl transferase; it acetylates one or both hydroxyl groups on Chloramphenicol and it can no longer bind to 50S
How does Chloramphenicol work?
binds to 50S subunit which inhibits peptide bond formation
What is the name for the active form of Chloramphenicol?
D-Threo
Which class of drug that target ribosomal protein is the most stable?
Aminoglycosides which is stable at pH of 2-11
How does Aminoglycosides work?
bind to 30S subunit which causes misreading of genetic code
How does resistance develop to Aminoglycosides?
there are at least 9 known active enzymes that do this:
How is Aminoglycosides and PCN used in synergy?
PCN weakens the cell wall so that Aminoglycosides can enter the cell and reach its target
Characteristic of macrolides
How does Macrolides work?
binds to 50S subunit which inhibits peptide bond formation
Describe the mechanism of resistance to Macrolides
bacteria undergoes genetic change which methylates an adenine at the binding site of the ribosome and Macrolide can no longer bind
How does Tetracylcines work?
prevents the binding of aminoacyl t-RNA
Describe the mechanism for resistance in Tetracyclines.
Describe the peptidoglycan layer in gram positive and negative bacteria
CWT site of action; what does it do?
Similarities and differences between penicllins and cephalosporins
What is also known as an octahydronaphthacene ring system?
tetracyclines
Molecularly, how does PCN work?
PCN is structurally similar to dAla-dAla; since 5th Ala is not covalently attached, it falls off; PCN is linked to the 4th dAla; PCN thio ring is covalently attached and does not fall off; CWT gets tied up and is not released
What does beta lactamase do?
similar to CWT, breaks open lactam ring and can disengage itself