CHEMICALS, COMPOUNDS, MOLECULES, AND ELEMENTS

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Peptidoglycan (Murein)

The important component of the prokaryotic cell wall that is more prevalent or predominant in Gram positive bacteria

Lipopolysaccharides (LPS)

The toxic virulence factors attached to the outer membrane of Gram negative bacteria

Lipoteichoic acid

The molecule that anchors the thicker peptidoglycan layer of Gram positive bacteria to the cell membrane

Mycolic acids

The long chains in the cell wall that define Mycobacteria

Chitin

The glycopeptide composed of beta-glucans and proteins found in the cell wall of Fungi

Ergosterol

The principal sterol of fungal cell membranes

Cholesterol

The human sterol that Amphotericin B may bind to, causing adverse effects

Lanosterol

The molecule that is demethylated to form ergosterol, a process blocked by azoles

Squalene

The molecule whose accumulation results in decreased cell membrane permeability and fungal cell death when its conversion to lanosterol is blocked

D-Ala-D-Ala terminus

The moiety of the peptidoglycan pentapeptide side chain that is targeted by glycopeptides like Vancomycin

Bactoprenol (undecaprenol pyrophosphate, C55-PP)

The molecule responsible for shuttling peptidoglycan subunits from the cytoplasm to the cell wall space

L-Alanine

The molecule converted to D-Alanine by alanine racemase, a step inhibited by cycloserine

D-Alanine dimer

The molecule whose formation is prevented by the ligase effect of cycloserine

Phosphoenolpyruvate

The precursor in the construction of the peptidoglycan cell wall that Fosfomycin is a structural analog of

GlcNaC

The molecule whose attachment to phosphoenolpyruvate is inhibited by Fosfomycin, blocking MurNac synthesis

Folic acid (FA)

The compound needed for the synthesis of pyrimidines and purines, obtained from diet by humans but synthesized de novo by bacteria

p-Aminobenzoic acid (PABA)

The constituent of folic acid that sulfonamides structurally resemble and competitively inhibit

Pteridine and glutamate

The molecules that combine with PABA to synthesize dihydrofolic acid in many microorganisms

Dihydrofolic acid

The compound synthesized from PABA, pteridine, and glutamate, whose conversion to tetrahydrofolic acid is inhibited by Trimethoprim

Tetrahydrofolic acid

The critical folate derivative needed for purine and pyrimidine synthesis

Sulfonamide-altered folate

The metabolically injurious compound synthesized when sulfonamides compete with PABA

Purines and pyrimidines

The compounds whose synthesis requires tetrahydrofolic acid cofactors for DNA and RNA precursor production

Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS)

The molecules produced by Metronidazole and Nitrofurantoin that affect DNA integrity

DNA

The integrity of this molecule is affected by the production of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) by Metronidazole and Nitrofurantoin

Hydrogen bonds

The bonds with which Vancomycin binds to the D-Ala-D-Ala terminus

Lipoprotein

The molecule that anchors the thicker peptidoglycan layer of Gram positive bacteria to the cell membrane

Beta-glucans and proteins

The two components that compose Chitin, the glycopeptide found in the fungal cell wall

Beta-lactam ring

The crucial structural component of penicillin that is destroyed by beta-lactamases

6-aminopenicillanic acid

The common nucleus and backbone of penicillins

7-aminocephalosporanic acid

The common nucleus and backbone of cephalosporins

R group

The chemical group whose variation in penicillin can give rise to different varieties with varying solubility properties

Methylthiotetrazole ring

The chemical structure found in drugs like cefoperazone and cefotetan that causes disulfiram-like reactions and bleeding disorders

Macrocyclic lactone ring

The common nucleus and backbone of macrolides

D-Alanine

The molecule that Cycloserine structurally resembles

Cationic Antimicrobial Peptide and EDTA

Two examples of permeabilizers that soften the bacterial cell wall

Capsaicin

An example of an efflux pump inhibitor found in chili peppers

Savirin

An example of a quorum sensing inhibitor

Urtoxazumab

An antibody specific to bacterial toxins

Coil A and Coil B

Two molecules that inhibit the type three secretion system, preventing the expulsion of contents

Bilirubin

The molecule whose binding to albumin is displaced by sulfonamides, leading to kernicterus

Calcium ions (Ca2+)

The divalent chelate metal ion that tetracyclines react with, causing bone structure deformity and is a necessary factor in Daptomycin's mechanism of action

Magnesium ions (Mg2+), Strontium ions (Sr2+), Aluminum ions (Al3+), Iron ions (Fe2+)

Examples of divalent chelate metal ions that prevent the oral absorption of tetracyclines

Divalent chelate metal ions

The type of ions that prevent the oral absorption of tetracyclines and that tetracyclines bind to in bone and teeth

Nucleic acid

The molecule that bends light more actively, causing fluorescence in teeth when impaired by tetracycline

Steroid

The molecular structure of Fusidic acid that makes it easy to cross the bacterial cell wall

RNA and DNA

The nucleic acids whose synthesis is inhibited by Flucytosine

5-fluorocytosine (5-FC)

The water-soluble, synthetic, fluorinated pyrimidine antimetabolite that is converted to 5-FU inside fungal cells

5-fluorouracil (5-FU)

The toxic antineoplastic metabolite of Flucytosine responsible for hematologic disturbances

5-fluorouridine monophosphate (5-FUMP)

The compound converted from 5-FU via uridine phosphoribosyl transferase

5-fluorodeoxyuridine monophosphate (5-FdUMP)

The false nucleotide derivative of 5-FC that inhibits thymidylate synthase

5-fluorouridine triphosphate (5-FUTP)

The compound incorporated into RNA that creates a faulty strand and interferes with RNA synthesis

Polyene macrolide

The chemical class of Amphotericin B

Lipid-associated delivery system (liposomal)

The preparation method for Amphotericin B that reduces renal toxicity and nonspecific binding to human membranes

Potassium and small molecules

The substances that leak from the fungal cell when Amphotericin B forms pores in the membrane

Acetaminophen, Glucocorticoids, Meperidine

Three examples of premedications used before giving Amphotericin B to decrease immediate adverse effects

Sodium (Na+)

The ion whose loading, along with adequate hydration, is recommended management for the nephrotoxicity caused by Amphotericin B

Aminoglycosides

The class of drugs that increases the toxicity of Amphotericin B when given concurrently due to shared nephrotoxicity

Colloidal Suspension

The conventional form of Amphotericin B that is contrasted with the lipid-associated delivery system

Human cell sterols

The component of human cells that Amphotericin B binds to, causing adverse effects

Glucans

The molecule whose formation in the fungal cell wall is inhibited by Echinocandins, causing cell wall lysis

Beta-(1-3)-D-glucan

The specific molecule whose synthesis is inhibited by Caspofungin

Keratin

The protein-containing tissue in newly formed skin and nails where Griseofulvin is deposited

Sterol Squalene

The substance whose accumulation results in decreased cell membrane permeability and fungal death when its epoxidase is inhibited

Polyene macrolide

The chemical class of Nystatin

Dexamethasone

The steroid combined with Polymyxin B and Neomycin in topical ear and eye drops

Cationic detergent

The functional description of Polymyxin B and Colistin that increases the permeability of the cell membrane

Penicillin G

The antibiotic given concurrently with Gentamicin for infections due to Streptococcus viridans

Lidocaine

The local anesthetic sometimes administered with Benzathine Penicillin due to the pain of the injection

Vitamin K

The substance whose deficiency can be caused by Cephalosporins

Hapten

A small molecule that, when bound to a larger protein carrier, can trigger an antibody response, such as with penicillin or cephalosporin

Albumin

The protein where bilirubin binding sites are displaced by sulfonamides

Cefoperazone, Cefotetan, Cefmetazole, Cefamandole

Four cephalosporins with a methylthiotetrazole ring that can cause disulfiram-like reactions and bleeding disorders

Cilastatin

The renal dehydropeptidase inhibitor partnered with Imipenem

Calcium gluconate and neostigmine

The compounds that can reverse the neuromuscular blockade caused by Aminoglycosides

Hydrophobic interactions

The type of interaction required between the lipophilic sediment of polyene antifungals and the sterol to form pores

Lipophilic sediment

The part of the polyene antifungal (like Amphotericin B) that interacts with ergosterol to form pores

Bile

The primary excretion route for Tigecycline and Doxycycline

Glomerular filtration

The major mode of excretion for Aminoglycosides

Oral anticoagulants (e.g., salicylic acid) and methylprednisolone

Examples of drugs whose serum levels are increased by Macrolide inhibitors of CYP450 enzymes

Digoxin

The drug whose bioavailability is increased by Macrolides

Glucuronidation

The process in the liver by which Chloramphenicol is inactivated

Probenecid

The drug that can raise blood levels of Penicillins and Cephalosporins by blocking renal tubular secretion of weak acids

Weak acids

The chemical nature of penicillins and cephalosporins whose renal tubular secretion is blocked by Probenecid

Tubulins (microtubules)

The structures in fungi that Griseofulvin binds to, disrupting mitotic spindle formation

D-Ala-D-Ala terminus

The common target of Cycloserine

Phenylalanine, tyrosine, methionine, histidine, tryptophan

Examples of amino acids whose synthesis requires tetrahydrofolate cofactors

Water

The substance that a high concentration of solute inside the bacterial cell pulls in due to oncotic pressure

Solute (e.g., sugar, nutrients, salt)

The substance found in high concentration inside the bacterial cell, contributing to high internal osmotic pressure

Amoxicillin, clavulanate

The components of the preparation co-amoxiclav

Ampicillin, Sulbactam

The components of Ampicillin-Sulbactam

Piperacillin, Tazobactam

The components of PipTaz

Ticarcillin, clavulanic acid

The components of Ticarcillin combined with a beta-lactamase inhibitor

Saline or dextrose

The substances with which IV Fosfomycin is mixed for administration

Rifamycin (e.g., Rifampin, Rifabutin, Rifapentine)

The drugs whose interaction reduces the bioavailability of Itraconazole

Breast milk, sputum, saliva, and CSF

Examples of body fluids into which Fluconazole readily diffuses

Nifedipine, Cycloprine, Sirolimus

Examples of drugs whose levels are increased by Micafungin

Histamine

The substance whose release is an adverse effect of Anidulafungin

Warfarin and phenobarbital

The drugs that interact with Griseofulvin

Fatty foods

The substances that enhance the oral absorption of Griseofulvin

Isoniazid, Rifamycin, Pyrazinamide, Ethambutol

The four usual drugs given for Mycobacterium tuberculosis