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Antibiotics

A Multidisciplinary Approach

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  • © 1995

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Authors:
  1. Giancarlo Lancini

    1. Lepetit Research Center, Marion Merrell Dow Research Institute (MMDRI), Gerenzano, Italy

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  2. Francesco Parenti

    1. Marion Merrell Dow Europe AG, Horgen, Switzerland

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  3. Gian Gualberto Gallo

    1. Lepetit Research Center, Marion Merrell Dow Research Institute (MMDRI), Gerenzano, Italy

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-ix
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  2. The Antibiotics

    • Giancarlo Lancini, Francesco Parenti, Gian Gualberto Gallo
    Pages 1-14

  3. The Activity of Antibiotics

    • Giancarlo Lancini, Francesco Parenti, Gian Gualberto Gallo
    Pages 15-36

  4. The Mechanism of Action of Antibiotics

    • Giancarlo Lancini, Francesco Parenti, Gian Gualberto Gallo
    Pages 37-83

  5. Resistance of Microorganisms to Antibiotics

    • Giancarlo Lancini, Francesco Parenti, Gian Gualberto Gallo
    Pages 85-106

  6. Activity of Antibiotics in Relation to Their Structure

    • Giancarlo Lancini, Francesco Parenti, Gian Gualberto Gallo
    Pages 107-178

  7. Biosynthesis and Genetics of Antibiotic Production

    • Giancarlo Lancini, Francesco Parenti, Gian Gualberto Gallo
    Pages 179-213

  8. The Search for and Development of New Antibiotics

    • Giancarlo Lancini, Francesco Parenti, Gian Gualberto Gallo
    Pages 215-241

  9. The Use of Antibiotics

    • Giancarlo Lancini, Francesco Parenti, Gian Gualberto Gallo
    Pages 243-254

  10. Antibiotics and Producer Organisms

    • Giancarlo Lancini, Francesco Parenti, Gian Gualberto Gallo
    Pages 255-263

  11. Further Reading

    • Giancarlo Lancini, Francesco Parenti, Gian Gualberto Gallo
    Pages 265-272

  12. Back Matter

    Pages 273-278
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In this translation of the Italian second edition, the authors provide a comprehensive account of the current knowledge on antibiotics. They concisely describe how various scientific disciplines are involved in antibiotics research, development, and use. Their work also discusses the industrial and clinical development of new antibiotics, as well as the questions and controversies related to the function of antibiotics in nature. Antibiotics is richly illustrated with clear chemical structures, drawings, diagrams, and synoptical tables.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Lepetit Research Center, Marion Merrell Dow Research Institute (MMDRI), Gerenzano, Italy

    Giancarlo Lancini, Gian Gualberto Gallo

  • Marion Merrell Dow Europe AG, Horgen, Switzerland

    Francesco Parenti

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