Protein Synthesis Inhibitor - Binding Site

Binding Site

The following antibiotics bind to the 30S subunit of the ribosome:

  • Aminoglycosides
  • Tetracyclines

The following antibiotics bind to the 50S ribosomal subunit:

  • Chloramphenicol
  • Erythromycin
  • Clindamycin
  • Linezolid (an oxazolidinone)
  • Telithromycin
  • Streptogramins
  • Retapamulin

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