Answer
Vancomycin inhibits cell wall synthesis in sensitive bacteria by binding with high affinity to the D-alanyl-D-alanine terminus of cell wall precursor units.
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- Vancomycin 500mg powder for concentrate for solution for infusion vialsBowmed Ibisqus Limited · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 3Document updated
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