Carboxypenicillin
The carboxypenicillins are a group of antibiotics. They belong to the penicillin family and comprise the members carbenicillin and ticarcillin.[1]
Chemical structure
The carboxypenicillins feature the beta-lactam backbone of all penicillins but also feature a carboxylic acid or carboxylic acid ester group in the variable side-chain.[citation needed]
Spectrum
The carboxypenicillins exhibit activity against
L. monocytogenes. The carboxypenicillins are beta-lactamase sensitive.[citation needed
]
See also
References
- ^ "Mayo Clinic Proceedings". Retrieved 2015-12-08.
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