09 Beta-Lactams Duncan Flashcards
How do host cells destroy bacteria on their own?
Host cell brings in O2 – iNOS –> NO, which destroys the bacteria
What is the common pathway shared by all bactericidal antibiotics?
Hydroxyl radical. Destroys membranes, proteins, causes cell death
What do bactericidal antibiotics require to work?
An intact TCA and electron transport chain in order to make superoxide, which either leads to iron release or H2O2, ultimately leading to the hydroxyl radical
What are some general characteristics of B-Lactams?
Disrupt the cell wall of many different types of bacteria. Potent, wide spectrum of activity, low toxicity to humans
What is the general Penicillin Structure?
B-Lactam ring. Thiazolidine ring. R group to determine specificity, range
What is required for penicillin biosynthesis?
Cysteine and Valine. Penicillin biosynthesis occurs via the action of a Non-Ribosomal Protein Synthetase (NRPS). NRPS produce many of the commonly (therapeutically) used antibiotics
What are the characteristics of the Penicillin R group?
R group varies with the producer strain, the growth emdium, or at the hands of the synthetic chemist. In the naturally occuring penicillin, penicillin G, the R group is benzene
What are some different ways to modify the R group?
Precursing (putting side chain that you want into a medium and hoping it incorporates). Growth medium (hope to see something you want grows). Synthetic or semi-synthetic. Prototype semi-synthetic penicillins
What are some reasons for changing the R group?
Transport properties: interactions with human and bacterial physiology (PepT1 transporter). Interaction with bacterial proteins. Range of species affected. To counteract development of resistance
What are the principals and mechanisms of Drug-Target interactions?
Lock (the drug) fits into key (target’s bidning site). Binding affinity can be increased. Binding range can be increased. Binding inhibition can be overcome. ADRs can be minimized
What are the “targeted” R groups in Aminopenecillins to modify binding?
Amino side chain preceding benzene; increased G- activity; B-lactamase sensitive; acid stable
What are the “targeted” R groups in Methylpenicillins to modify binding?
Methyl group on benzene; resistance to S. aureus B-lactamase; acid labile; 95-98% protein bound
What are the “targeted” R groups in Isoxazolylpenicillins to modify binding?
Novel side chain; resistance to lactamase; acid stable; orally active; 95-98% protein bound
What are the “targeted” R groups in Ureidopenicillins to modify binding?
Urea group; strain specificity (e.g. Klebsiella, Pseudomonas; B-lactamase sensitive)
What are the “targeted” R groups in Carboxypenicillins to modify binding?
Carboxy side chain preceding benzene; strain specificity (e.g. Klebsiella, Pseudomonas; B-lactamase sensitive; ticarcillin gives higher blood levels)
What the the biochemical action of penicillins?
Penicillins (and other B-lactams) inhibit the cross-linking of bacterial cell walls
In the peptidoglycan wall, what are the virtical columns made of?
Cross bridges of glycine and side chain of L-alanine-D-Isoglutamine-L-Lysine-D-Alanine
In the peptidoglycan wall, what are the horizontal rows made of?
N-acetyl-glucosamine and N-acetyl-muramic acid
What are the three stages that cell wall biosynthesis occurs in?
1) Sugar precursors made inside the cell. 2) Disaccharide building block made. 3) Disaccharide linked and cross-linked to growing peptidoglycan (where B-lactams act)