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Cefprozil is a second generation cephalosporin antibiotic. Cefprozil is freely soluble in aqueous solution (55 mg/mL).
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C18H19N3O5S
389.43 g/mol
Like β-lactams, cephalosporins interfere with PBP (penicillin binding protein) activity involved in the final phase of peptidoglycan synthesis. PBP’s are enzymes which catalyze a pentaglycine crosslink between alanine and lysine residues providing additional strength to the cell wall. Without a pentaglycine crosslink, the integrity of the cell wall is severely compromised and ultimately leads to cell lysis and death. Resistance to cephalosporins is commonly due to cells containing plasmid encoded β-lactamases.
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Cefprozil is a broad spectrum antibiotic commonly targeting bacteria responsible for ear, nose, throat, and skin infections.
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