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• Beta-lactamases
  ..."second" and "lactam" referring to a type of ring structure found in these antibiotics. ...of resistance is one of the most common and problematic for the treatment of bacterial infections.
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• Beta-lactam antibiotics
  == Beta-lactam antibiotics == ...tuh lak-tam an-tee-by-ot-iks) are a broad class of antibiotics, consisting of all antibiotic agents that contain a [[beta-lactam]] ring in their molecula
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• Beta-lactamase
  ...enzyme produced by some bacteria that provides resistance to [[beta-lactam antibiotics]] such as [[penicillin]], [[cephalosporins]], [[monobactams]], and [[carbap ...iotics it acts upon. The [[beta-lactam]] ring is a common feature in these antibiotics, and the enzyme is named for its ability to break this ring, thereby deacti
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• Beta-lactam antibiotic
  ...tə ˈlæk.təm æn.tɪ.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/) are a broad class of antibiotics, consisting of all antibiotic agents that contain a [[beta-lactam ring]] in their molecula ...as /ˈbeɪtə ˈlæk.təm/) derives from the structure of these antibiotics, all of which contain a characteristic [[beta-lactam ring]] in their molecular stru
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• Organic milk
  '''Organic milk''' (pronunciation: /ɔːrˈɡænɪk mɪlk/) is a type of [[milk]] produced from [[livestock]] that have been raised according to org ...rganikos", meaning relating to an organ, and was first used in the context of organic farming in the 1940s. The word "milk" is derived from the Old Engli
  2 KB (296 words) - 21:45, 8 February 2024
• Conventional food
  ...is grown, raised, or produced using methods that comply with the standards of conventional agriculture. ...context of food, it refers to the traditional methods of farming and food production that have been agreed upon and widely accepted over time.
  2 KB (243 words) - 23:28, 9 February 2024
• Pirlimycin
  ...[[antibiotic]] used in veterinary medicine, particularly for the treatment of [[mastitis]] in lactating cows. It is marketed under the trade name Pirsue ...names and is derived from the Greek word "mykes", meaning fungus, as many antibiotics are derived from fungi.
  2 KB (217 words) - 04:33, 6 February 2024
• Gentamicin sulfate
  ...cterial infections]], including [[sepsis]], [[meningitis]], and infections of the abdomen, skin, bones and joints, respiratory tract, and urinary tract. ...m the Greek word "mykes" meaning fungus. "Sulfate" refers to the salt form of the antibiotic, which is more soluble and thus more readily administered th
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• Nitrile
  ...(pronounced: /ˈnaɪtraɪl/), also known as '''cyano compounds''', are a type of organic compounds that contain a [[cyano]] functional group (-C≡N). The t ...also used in the synthesis of [[organic compound]]s and in the production of [[laboratory]] reagents.
  2 KB (307 words) - 01:49, 5 February 2024
• Capsules
  '''Capsules''' (/ˈkæpsjuːlz/) are a type of [[Dosage form|dosage form]] used in [[Pharmacy|pharmacy]] to enclose [[Medi The use of capsules can be traced back to the 19th century. The first patent for a med
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• Antibiosis
  ...detrimental to at least one of them. The term is often used in the context of the relationship between a host organism and a pathogen. ...ntibiotics|antibiotics]] by certain bacteria, which can inhibit the growth of other bacteria.
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• Amikacin sulfate
  ...t}}) is an [[aminoglycoside]] [[antibiotic]] used to treat different types of [[bacterial infections]], including [[sepsis]], [[urinary tract infections] ...t off harmful bacteria. The term "sulfate" refers to the sulfate salt form of the drug, which is used to increase its solubility and stability.
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• Streptomyces
  ...s ability to produce a wide range of secondary metabolites, including many antibiotics. ..., and ''mykes'', meaning fungus. This is due to the fungus-like appearance of the colonies formed by these bacteria.
  2 KB (217 words) - 02:33, 7 February 2024
• Good agricultural practice
  ...ɪs/ is a collection of principles to apply for on-farm production and post-production processes, resulting in safe and healthy food and non-food agricultural pro ...y and sustainability of agricultural production. The term is a combination of the words "good", "agricultural", and "practice".
  2 KB (223 words) - 04:13, 12 February 2024
• Carbapenems
  ...of highly effective [[antibiotic]] drugs primarily used for the treatment of severe or high-risk bacterial [[infections]]. ...atom) and "-penem" (indicating its relation to the penem class of β-lactam antibiotics).
  2 KB (230 words) - 15:04, 6 February 2024
• History of penicillin
  == History of Penicillin == ...aine penicillin, and benzathine penicillin (intramuscular use). Penicillin antibiotics were among the first medications to be effective against many bacterial inf
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• Penicillins
  ...in the treatment of various [[bacterial infections]]. They were the first antibiotics to be discovered and have been widely used since the mid-20th century. === Types of Penicillins ===
  2 KB (317 words) - 17:53, 6 February 2024
• Multidrug-resistant
  ...rticularly bacteria, that have developed resistance to multiple types of [[Antibiotics]] or drugs. ...ug target, decreased drug uptake, increased drug efflux, or the production of enzymes that inactivate the drug.
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• Phenylacetate
  ...the blood. It is also used in the production of [[penicillin]], a group of antibiotics. ...acid]]: A similar compound to phenylacetate, often used in the production of various pharmaceuticals.
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• Sandoz
  ...iosimilar|biosimilars]]. It is a subsidiary of the [[Novartis]] Group, one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. The name "Sandoz" is derived from the name of its founder, Dr. Alfred Sandoz. The company was established in 1886 in [[Ba
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