Why Is Selective Toxicity Particularly Problematic When Developing Antimicrobials to Treat

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Essay

Why is selective toxicity particularly problematic when developing antimicrobials to treat viral infections?

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Definitions:

Atrioventricular Node

A part of the heart's electrical system which regulates the timing of the heartbeats by delaying the transmission of electrical impulses from the atria to the ventricles.

Sinoatrial Node

A small group of cardiac cells located in the right atrium of the heart that regulates the heart's rhythmic rate by acting as a natural pacemaker.

Purkinje Fibers

Specialized cardiac muscle fibers that conduct electrical impulses involved in regulating the heart's rhythm.

Intercalated Discs

Specialized structures in cardiac muscle cells that facilitate the synchronization of heart contraction through electrical and mechanical connections.