Beta-lactams are antibacterial drugs that possess the basic characteristic of inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis. All Beta-lactams possess similar chemistry, with the exception of alkyl groups that bind to the penicillin binding proteins (PBP) located in bacterial cell walls, thereby inhibiting synthesis and cell death. Pathogenic bacteria are responsible for various infectious diseases and affect billions of individuals globally. Majority of these include pneumonia, impetigo, and ... Read more