Floroquinolones function by inhibiting bacterial topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase) and topoisomerase IV.
Floroquinolones inhibit DNA gyrase (topoisomerase II) and topoisomerase IV.
| Front | What is the mechanism of action of floroquinolones? |
|---|---|
| Back | Inhibit topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase) | topoisomerase IV |
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