Bactericidal antibiotics and oxidative stress: A radical proposal

Daniel J. Hassett, James A. Imlay

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Abstract

A recent publication suggests that many antibiotics exert their bactericidal effects via the production of hydroxyl radicals, regardless of their molecular targets. This proposal represents an abrupt departure from conventional models, land it will attract further experimental tests.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)708-710
Number of pages3
JournalACS chemical biology
Volume2
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2007

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Medicine

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Bactericidal antibiotics and oxidative stress: A radical proposal'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this