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| | 12/14/03 - 05:25 PM  
 
   
 
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What is the exact mechanism of Erythromycin (down to the molecular level) ?
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| | 12/15/03 - 10:36 AM  
 
   
 
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It reversibly binds to 50s ribosomal subunit and inhibits translocation of the aminoacyl tRNA (the sliding process that is required for elongation of the peptide chain).
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| | 12/15/03 - 02:06 PM  
 
   
 
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correct
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