| Front | How does vancomycin work? |
|---|---|
| Back | Vancomycin inhibits peptidoglycan formation by binding the D-alanine-D-alanine portion of cell wall → prevents formation of cross-bridge and elongation of peptidoglycan chain |
Tags: antimicrobial, drugs
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