Answer
Teicoplanin inhibits susceptible bacterial growth by binding specifically to D-alanyl-D-alanine residues, blocking peptidoglycan synthesis and interfering with cell-wall biosynthesis at a site different from that affected by beta-lactams.
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- Targocid 200mgSANOFI · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 14Document updated
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