This Cyclic Peptide with a Hydrophobic Tail Binds to the Lipopolysaccharide

question 31

Multiple Choice

This cyclic peptide with a hydrophobic tail binds to the lipopolysaccharide of gram-negative bacteria and disrupts the membrane. It is now used to treat emerging multidrug resistant Pseudomonas infections.

• A) Polymyxin
• B) Daptomycin
• C) Pyrazinamide
• D) Clindamycin

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