6. Clinical Micro NAT Flashcards

1
Q

What can upregulate the expression of mecA/mecC?

A

When SSCmec-containing bacteria is exposed to B-lactam antibiotics

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2
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Peptide cross-linking enzymatic domain of PBP2

A

Transpeptidase

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3
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What do B-lactam antibiotics bind to (mechanism of action)?

A

PBP2 transpeptidase domain = inactivates bacterial wall cross-linking during growth

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