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What Do Lincosamides Do?: A Guide to Their Function

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Lincosamides are a class of antibiotics that primarily function by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, a crucial process for bacterial replication and survival. These medications, which include the well-known drug clindamycin, target a specific part of the bacterial ribosome, making them a valuable tool for treating specific types of bacterial infections.