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Penicillin G Potassium

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Penicillin G Potassium Definition

The potassium salt form of penicillin G, a broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotic. Penicillin G potassium binds to penicillin binding proteins (PBP), the enzymes that catalyze the synthesis of peptidoglycan, which is a critical component of the bacterial cell wall. This leads to the interruption of cell wall synthesis, consequently leading to bacterial cell growth inhibition and cell lysis.

Penicillin G Potassium Synonyms

Penicillin G Potassium, 4-Thia-1-azabicyclo(3.2.0)heptane-2-carboxylic acid, 3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-6-(2-phenylacetamido)-, Monopotassium Salt, Benzylpenicillinic Acid Potassium Salt, Capicillin, PENICILLIN G POTASSIUM, Sugracillin, Tabilin

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