What is the Target Site of Cephalexin and How Does it Work?
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Cephalexin, a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic, exerts its bactericidal effect by targeting specific proteins essential for bacterial survival. A significant percentage of bacterial infections are treated with antibiotics that inhibit cell wall synthesis, and understanding the precise target site of cephalexin is key to grasping how this common medication functions.
